Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon, says 'no safe zone' for IDF

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has issued a strong demand for Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, asserting that Israeli soldiers will find "no safe zone" in southern Lebanon. Qassem characterized Israel's actions as revealing "humiliation" due to the civilian casualties, including the Al-Tahir family tragedy and destruction of homes.

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Israel must leave Lebanon. There will be no safe zone for IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon.

Qassem accused Israel of seeking to deceive negotiators, claiming that no concessions have been made by Israel in recent months, only intensified attacks and dictated demands. He stated that passivity in the face of these actions damages Lebanon's national sovereignty, and that Hezbollah will not surrender to such an approach. He highlighted Hezbollah's significant support from Iran's leadership and people.

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The escalation of Israel's recent crimes and the daily killing of civilians and children, such as the tragedy of the Al-Tahir family and the destruction of houses, do not show the strength of this regime, but rather depict the height of its weakness and humiliation in front of the world's public opinion.

Furthermore, Qassem referenced a memorandum of understanding with Iran, emphasizing its focus on stopping aggression against Lebanon and utilizing Iran's capacities to defend Lebanese independence. He criticized the United States, holding it responsible for the crisis and noting its shifting relationship with Iran amid ongoing negotiations.

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Passivity against these excesses is considered a damage to Lebanon's national sovereignty, and the resistance will never surrender to this approach.

He stressed that Lebanon's prosperity depends on peaceful life, national solidarity, and non-reliance on foreigners. Qassem asserted that Hezbollah remains strong and any ceasefire must be comprehensive. He also mentioned cooperation with the Lebanese Army in maintaining national sovereignty and criticized calls within Lebanon for a state monopoly on weapons.

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The prosperity and improvement of Lebanon's situation can only be realized in the shadow of peaceful life, national solidarity, and non-dependence on foreigners, so that relying on this alliance, we can stand against the Zionist enemy and regain national sovereignty.