The Cradle ✔

❗️Statement from Hezbollah's Secretary-General Naim Qassem regarding political developments in Lebanon and the region (2/2): "In light of the developments currently taking place in Lebanon and the region, we affirm the following: 1. The resistance continues, grounded in the legitimacy of the right to resist and what the Taif Constitution guarantees. It will confront aggression against it and against Lebanon. There is no room for discussion about withdrawing its weapons as long as the occupation exists and its aggression continues. The enemy must withdraw in accordance with the agreement of 27/11/2024 and Resolution 1701, and the Lebanese army must deploy south of the Litani River. 2. The framework agreement has no legitimacy because it violates the Constitution, the Taif Agreement, the laws, the presidential inaugural address, and the government's statement. It is therefore legally as though it does not exist. It is an agreement that gives the enemy what does not belong to it, relinquishes Lebanon's sources of strength, and relies on inciting strife and destroying the country. 3. We are concerned with the Iran–America agreement because it is the only available source of strength alongside the steadfastness of the resistance, our people, and its supporters. The agreement has proven its effectiveness simply through the issuance of the memorandum of understanding, which lowered the level of aggression against Lebanon. This is because the Islamic Republic of Iran places stopping Israeli aggression against Lebanon and withdrawing from its territory at the top of its priorities. This is a great sacrifice that we appreciate from the icon of free people around the world. 4. We are not concerned with who governs the usurping Israeli entity. However, let him know that he will not be able to continue his occupation and must leave our land. 5. An end must be put to American tutelage and its control over certain levers of the state. Tutelage is like occupation, and both constitute a violation of sovereignty. 6. We salute the remarkable solidarity of our people and all honorable citizens in our country around the resistance. We reaffirm our pledge, which we issued under the title 'A Promise and a Commitment,' that we will remain together to provide shelter, carry out repairs, and rebuild, using our own resources, while striving for the Lebanese state to fulfill its duties and for brotherly and friendly countries to provide assistance. 7. We are committed to national unity and are prepared to do everything that mends the rift and unifies the position. However, we want actions from others that practically confirm this conviction in unity. 8. We reassure you that the relationship between Hezbollah, the Amal Movement, and the allied forces that support the resistance is strong. This relationship is based on the principles of Lebanon's sovereignty, the importance of the national army's role and support for it, the rejection of strife in all its forms, and dialogue and understanding with all components of the Lebanese people and the authorities, within the framework of the constants of sovereignty and the Constitution."