[[{"content_id":"5367","domain_id":"0","lang_id":"en","portal_id":"2","owner_id":"83","user_id":"7","view_accesslevel_id":"0","edit_accesslevel_id":"0","delete_accesslevel_id":"0","editor_id":"0","content_title":"Sayyed Nasrallah: Retaliation against \u2018Israel\u2019 Inevitable","content_number":"","content_date_event":"2020-08-15 14:56:28","content_summary":"Batoul Wehbe\r\nHezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah stressed on Friday that the resistance in July war was able to set rules of engagement that protected Lebanon, pointing that the accomplishment of 2000 was \u2018liberation\u2019 and that of 2006 was \u2018protection\u2019, by establishing a balance of deterrence.","content_summary_fill":"1","content_body":"In his speech on the 14th anniversary of the divine victory of July 2006, Sayyed Nasrallah mentioned that what happened in July 2006 was a real war. “It started as a military operation, but was made into a real war by the Israelis who called it the Second Lebanon War. It was a war the Israeli enemy imposed upon Lebanon per an American decision.”\r\n\r\n“Militarily, Lebanon stood alone against this usurping entity, which is considered an invincible army, for 33 days. The resistance, its people, Lebanon remained steadfast until ‘Israel’ was forced to stop its aggression,” Sayyed Nasrallah said.\r\n\r\nJuly War Outcomes\r\n\r\nHezbollah leader pointed that the war had several results strategically, psychologically, and culturally. “The first result was foiling the American project for a new Middle East that was being led by George W. Bush. That New Middle East scheme which started with Afghanistan occupation to the Iraqi invasion was meant to continue, but was foiled in Lebanon. But of course, the American, when one of its plan fails, they go for another.”\r\n\r\n“The 2006 war revealed all of Israel’s military, civilian weakness, forcing Israel to seek external aid. The military and psychological defeat the Zionists had 14 years ago is still remaining till now. And we still have confidence, trust in God, and readiness for future victories and accomplishments,” Sayyed Nasrallah said.\r\n\r\n“The third result, is that Lebanon and Hezbollah were able to set rules of engagement that protected Lebanon,” His eminence said, adding that Lebanon is strong with its resistance equation, that’s why they want to get rid of it. “Their offer for us to abandon it is still valid till these days,” he pointed out.\r\n\r\nThere is an equation of deterrence that keeps growing in Hezbollah’s favor every day, Hezbollah’s S.G. indicated, pointing that nothing else can protect Lebanon, not the Arab League, nor int’l bodies.\r\n\r\nWhatsApp Image 2020-08-15 at 1.02.49 AMLebanon, Sayyed Nasrallah said, is strong due to the Resistance, so they want it’s head. “We’ve been hearing this since 2000, that if Hezbollah would disarm, USA, EU would take us off the Foreign Terrorist Organizations list, support us financially and politically, and make us their best friends.”\r\n\r\n“So, now that war has failed to defeat Hezbollah, they are resorting to every other method, and all we are witnessing now in Lebanon is a result of that. The Resistance, for Lebanon and its people, is a condition for life, it’s not a side matter, it’s existential,” His eminence pointed.\r\n\r\nOur decision to avenge the killing of Hezbollah fighter Ali Kamel Mohsen is still valid, Sayyed Nasrallah said. “They knew Hezbollah would respond, we didn’t need to say anything. Hezbollah will respond, but the response will be studied and measured, only serious, calculated action would be taken, not media stunts.”\r\n\r\nUAE-Israeli Deal Not Surprising\r\n\r\nConcerning the UAE recent deal with ‘Israel’ to normalize ties, Sayyed Nasrallah said: “We weren’t surprised by UAE’s decision, various forms of Israeli-UAE normalization, cooperation were already underway for a long time. “Timing also demonstrates how much Arab regimes serve America,” and [US President Donuld] Trump needs an accomplishment before the end of his term. However, His eminence said, Iran refused to kneel to his pressure when he [Trump] withdrew from Iran Deal, and added that he achieved no accomplishment with North Korea and even Palestinians rejected his Deal of Century.\r\n\r\nHezbollah’s S.G. said also that from now until the American elections, we should expect to see many more Arab countries making peace with ‘Israel’ at the signal of Trump and Kushner.\r\n\r\n“Trump already milked Gulf States financially, religiously & morally just to serve his friend [Israeli PM Benjamin] Netanyahu,” Sayyed Nasrallah said, wondering “Where is the Arab consensus and Arab Peace initiative from the UAE-Israeli deal?”\r\n\r\nBeirut Port Tragedy\r\n\r\nTurning to the tragedy of Beirut Port, Sayyed Nasrallah indicated that Hezbollah doesn’t have any narrative on the Beirut Port explosion, “we’re not investigating, the Lebanese state is doing the job,” adding that, theoretically, there are two possibilities: even it was out of negligence or a sabotage act.\r\n\r\nAddressing accusations that Hezbollah knew about the explosion out of its vast intelligence capabilities, Sayyed Nasrallah said it’s totally unrealistic. “Hezbollah is entitled only in resistance security; we don’t want or have capability to take over domestic security. So, we’re waiting outcome of investigation.”\r\n\r\nBeirut Port blast\r\n\r\n“If investigations proved the explosion was out of negligence, then those responsible must be held accountable and punished, Sayyed Nasrallah said.\r\n“If ‘Israel’ was responsible for the explosion, then we’ll never know the truth had the FBI participated in the investigations,” he added, pointing out that if the investigation proves that ‘Israel’ was responsible, then it’s not just Hezbollah that must respond. “All of Lebanon, its institutions, its people, must respond, because this is an aggression against Lebanon.”\r\n\r\nHezbollah, Sayyed Nasrallah said, which cannot ignore the killing of one of its fighters, will not remain silent against ‘Israel’ if it committed this crime, and it will pay a similar price.\r\n\r\n“The most dangerous matter is that there’s a project underway to bring down the Lebanese State. The scheme’s aim was to rile up political forces’ pressure against President [Michel] Aoun to force him to resign. The second goal targeted the parliament, through resignations, not constitutionally, or legally, but practically. This also failed,” the Hezbollah leader said.\r\n\r\n“They are trying to take the country to civil war. They were trying to do that when former PM Saad Hariri was kidnapped,” he added.\r\n\r\nNeutral Gov’t, Waste of Time \r\n\r\nRegarding the formation of a new government, Sayyed Nasrallah urged the Lebanese not to give ear to those attempting to exploit the disaster to accomplish their political goals.\r\n\r\n“We call for a strong government that has political backing from parliamentary factions, so it can withstand pressure,” His eminence said, adding that he opposes a neutral government, calling it a “waste of time.”\r\n\r\nInstead, Sayyed Nasrallah called for the next PM to form a national unity government, saying “we do not believe in the existence of neutrals in Lebanon.” “If he can’t, then he should form a government with the broadest political, popular backing, and formed of politicians and technocrats.” A neutral government is a fake way to bypass the popular will, he said.\r\n\r\nPrime Minister Hassan Diab’s government resigned Monday, following the catastrophic explosion that ripped through Lebanon’s capital.\r\n\r\nPatience & Foresight \r\n\r\nRegarding protests that took place after Beirut’s explosion, Sayyed Nasrallah said: “we’ve seen all boundaries crossed. Who do these people represent? We respect those peacefully protesting not those who are backed by embassies.”\r\n\r\nAddressing Hezbollah’s popular environment, Sayyed Nasrallah urged them to remain patient. “I don’t say let go of your anger, hold on to it, because the day might come when we need it to end all attempts to drag Lebanon into civil war.\r\n\r\nSayyed Nasrallah also said that Hezbollah was not concerned with the verdict of a U.N.-backed tribunal over the 2005 assassination of ex-PM Rafik Hariri due on August 18. “For us it will be as if no decision was ever announced,” he said, adding that “if our brothers are unjustly sentenced, as we expect, we will maintain their innocence.”\r\n\r\n“There are those who will doubtlessly try to exploit the STL decision, so I ask Hezbollah’s supporters to be patient. Through patience, holding onto resistance and its capabilities we will overcome these difficult times.”\r\n\r\nCovid-19 Outspread\r\n\r\ncoronavirus LebanonOn Covid-19 outspread in Lebanon, Sayyed Nasrallah urged people to abide by health precautionary measures and social distancing. “I reiterate my point that from humanitarian & religious position, it is forbidden to risk oneself or others.” Regarding Hezbollah procedures for Ashoura in light of COVID-19, Sayyed Nasrallah said that he will leave that for Monday at 8:30 PM (Beirut Time).\r\n\r\n“While we are used to celebrating the divine victory of 2006 war with public celebrations, it’s not possible this year due to COVID-19,” His eminence began his speech by saying.\r\n\r\nThanks & Hails\r\n\r\nSayyed Nasrallah congratulated the Lebanese, Arab and Muslim peoples, and all free peoples of the earth on the divine anniversary of July victory.\r\n\r\n“Thanks be to God for filling our hearts with strength and our enemies’ hearts with fear, and granting us victory. Thanks to all who had a big or small role in achieving this victory. First, the martyrs of Hezbollah, LAF, security forces, civilians, other resistance factions, specifically, Imad Mughniyeh and Mustafa Badreddine who were in the central command of directing the war.”\r\n\r\n“We must also mention here, and for the first time during an anniversary of this war, the presence of Qassem Soleimani, who contributed greatly to our war effort,” Sayyed Nasrallah indicated.\r\n\r\n“We thank our brethren in Syria who welcomed Lebanese refugees during the war. We also want to thank the politicians who directed the political dimension of the war, including President Emile Lahoud. We must also recall the role of Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. We thank all the countries which stood by Lebanon, and they were few — primarily, Iran and Syria.”\r\n\r\nSource: Al-Manar English Website\r\n ","content_html":"

In his speech on the 14th anniversary of the divine victory of July 2006, Sayyed Nasrallah mentioned that what happened in July 2006 was a real war. \u201cIt started as a military operation, but was made into a real war by the Israelis who called it the Second Lebanon War. It was a war the Israeli enemy imposed upon Lebanon per an American decision.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

\u201cMilitarily, Lebanon stood alone against this usurping entity, which is considered an invincible army, for 33 days. The resistance, its people, Lebanon remained steadfast until \u2018Israel\u2019 was forced to stop its aggression,\u201d Sayyed Nasrallah said.<\/p>\n\n

July War Outcomes<\/p>\n\n

Hezbollah leader pointed that the war had several results strategically, psychologically, and culturally. \u201cThe first result was foiling the American project for a new Middle East that was being led by George W. Bush. That New Middle East scheme which started with Afghanistan occupation to the Iraqi invasion was meant to continue, but was foiled in Lebanon. But of course, the American, when one of its plan fails, they go for another.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

\u201cThe 2006 war revealed all of Israel\u2019s military, civilian weakness, forcing Israel to seek external aid. The military and psychological defeat the Zionists had 14 years ago is still remaining till now. And we still have confidence, trust in God, and readiness for future victories and accomplishments,\u201d Sayyed Nasrallah said.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cThe third result, is that Lebanon and Hezbollah were able to set rules of engagement that protected Lebanon,\u201d His eminence said, adding that Lebanon is strong with its resistance equation, that\u2019s why they want to get rid of it. \u201cTheir offer for us to abandon it is still valid till these days,\u201d he pointed out.<\/p>\n\n

There is an equation of deterrence that keeps growing in Hezbollah\u2019s favor every day, Hezbollah\u2019s S.G. indicated, pointing that nothing else can protect Lebanon, not the Arab League, nor int\u2019l bodies.<\/p>\n\n

WhatsApp Image 2020-08-15 at 1.02.49 AMLebanon, Sayyed Nasrallah said, is strong due to the Resistance, so they want it\u2019s head. \u201cWe\u2019ve been hearing this since 2000, that if Hezbollah would disarm, USA, EU would take us off the Foreign Terrorist Organizations list, support us financially and politically, and make us their best friends.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

\u201cSo, now that war has failed to defeat Hezbollah, they are resorting to every other method, and all we are witnessing now in Lebanon is a result of that. The Resistance, for Lebanon and its people, is a condition for life, it\u2019s not a side matter, it\u2019s existential,\u201d His eminence pointed.<\/p>\n\n

Our decision to avenge the killing of Hezbollah fighter Ali Kamel Mohsen is still valid, Sayyed Nasrallah said. \u201cThey knew Hezbollah would respond, we didn\u2019t need to say anything. Hezbollah will respond, but the response will be studied and measured, only serious, calculated action would be taken, not media stunts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

UAE-Israeli Deal Not Surprising<\/p>\n\n

Concerning the UAE recent deal with \u2018Israel\u2019 to normalize ties, Sayyed Nasrallah said: \u201cWe weren\u2019t surprised by UAE\u2019s decision, various forms of Israeli-UAE normalization, cooperation were already underway for a long time. \u201cTiming also demonstrates how much Arab regimes serve America,\u201d and [US President Donuld] Trump needs an accomplishment before the end of his term. However, His eminence said, Iran refused to kneel to his pressure when he [Trump] withdrew from Iran Deal, and added that he achieved no accomplishment with North Korea and even Palestinians rejected his Deal of Century.<\/p>\n\n

Hezbollah\u2019s S.G. said also that from now until the American elections, we should expect to see many more Arab countries making peace with \u2018Israel\u2019 at the signal of Trump and Kushner.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cTrump already milked Gulf States financially, religiously & morally just to serve his friend [Israeli PM Benjamin] Netanyahu,\u201d Sayyed Nasrallah said, wondering \u201cWhere is the Arab consensus and Arab Peace initiative from the UAE-Israeli deal?\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Beirut Port Tragedy<\/p>\n\n

Turning to the tragedy of Beirut Port, Sayyed Nasrallah indicated that Hezbollah doesn\u2019t have any narrative on the Beirut Port explosion, \u201cwe\u2019re not investigating, the Lebanese state is doing the job,\u201d adding that, theoretically, there are two possibilities: even it was out of negligence or a sabotage act.<\/p>\n\n

Addressing accusations that Hezbollah knew about the explosion out of its vast intelligence capabilities, Sayyed Nasrallah said it\u2019s totally unrealistic. \u201cHezbollah is entitled only in resistance security; we don\u2019t want or have capability to take over domestic security. So, we\u2019re waiting outcome of investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Beirut Port blast<\/p>\n\n

\u201cIf investigations proved the explosion was out of negligence, then those responsible must be held accountable and punished, Sayyed Nasrallah said.
\n\u201cIf \u2018Israel\u2019 was responsible for the explosion, then we\u2019ll never know the truth had the FBI participated in the investigations,\u201d he added, pointing out that if the investigation proves that \u2018Israel\u2019 was responsible, then it\u2019s not just Hezbollah that must respond. \u201cAll of Lebanon, its institutions, its people, must respond, because this is an aggression against Lebanon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Hezbollah, Sayyed Nasrallah said, which cannot ignore the killing of one of its fighters, will not remain silent against \u2018Israel\u2019 if it committed this crime, and it will pay a similar price.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cThe most dangerous matter is that there\u2019s a project underway to bring down the Lebanese State. The scheme\u2019s aim was to rile up political forces\u2019 pressure against President [Michel] Aoun to force him to resign. The second goal targeted the parliament, through resignations, not constitutionally, or legally, but practically. This also failed,\u201d the Hezbollah leader said.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cThey are trying to take the country to civil war. They were trying to do that when former PM Saad Hariri was kidnapped,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n

Neutral Gov\u2019t, Waste of Time\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Regarding the formation of a new government, Sayyed Nasrallah urged the Lebanese not to give ear to those attempting to exploit the disaster to accomplish their political goals.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWe call for a strong government that has political backing from parliamentary factions, so it can withstand pressure,\u201d His eminence said, adding that he opposes a neutral government, calling it a \u201cwaste of time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Instead, Sayyed Nasrallah called for the next PM to form a national unity government, saying \u201cwe do not believe in the existence of neutrals in Lebanon.\u201d \u201cIf he can\u2019t, then he should form a government with the broadest political, popular backing, and formed of politicians and technocrats.\u201d A neutral government is a fake way to bypass the popular will, he said.<\/p>\n\n

Prime Minister Hassan Diab\u2019s government resigned Monday, following the catastrophic explosion that ripped through Lebanon\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n\n

Patience & Foresight\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Regarding protests that took place after Beirut\u2019s explosion, Sayyed Nasrallah said: \u201cwe\u2019ve seen all boundaries crossed. Who do these people represent? We respect those peacefully protesting not those who are backed by embassies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Addressing Hezbollah\u2019s popular environment, Sayyed Nasrallah urged them to remain patient. \u201cI don\u2019t say let go of your anger, hold on to it, because the day might come when we need it to end all attempts to drag Lebanon into civil war.<\/p>\n\n

Sayyed Nasrallah also said that Hezbollah was not concerned with the verdict of a U.N.-backed tribunal over the 2005 assassination of ex-PM Rafik Hariri due on August 18. \u201cFor us it will be as if no decision was ever announced,\u201d he said, adding that \u201cif our brothers are unjustly sentenced, as we expect, we will maintain their innocence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

\u201cThere are those who will doubtlessly try to exploit the STL decision, so I ask Hezbollah\u2019s supporters to be patient. Through patience, holding onto resistance and its capabilities we will overcome these difficult times.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Covid-19 Outspread<\/p>\n\n

coronavirus LebanonOn Covid-19 outspread in Lebanon, Sayyed Nasrallah urged people to abide by health precautionary measures and social distancing. \u201cI reiterate my point that from humanitarian & religious position, it is forbidden to risk oneself or others.\u201d Regarding Hezbollah procedures for Ashoura in light of COVID-19, Sayyed Nasrallah said that he will leave that for Monday at 8:30 PM (Beirut Time).<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWhile we are used to celebrating the divine victory of 2006 war with public celebrations, it\u2019s not possible this year due to COVID-19,\u201d His eminence began his speech by saying.<\/p>\n\n

Thanks & Hails<\/p>\n\n

Sayyed Nasrallah congratulated the Lebanese, Arab and Muslim peoples, and all free peoples of the earth on the divine anniversary of July victory.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cThanks be to God for filling our hearts with strength and our enemies\u2019 hearts with fear, and granting us victory. Thanks to all who had a big or small role in achieving this victory. First, the martyrs of Hezbollah, LAF, security forces, civilians, other resistance factions, specifically, Imad Mughniyeh and Mustafa Badreddine who were in the central command of directing the war.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWe must also mention here, and for the first time during an anniversary of this war, the presence of Qassem Soleimani, who contributed greatly to our war effort,\u201d Sayyed Nasrallah indicated.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWe thank our brethren in Syria who welcomed Lebanese refugees during the war. We also want to thank the politicians who directed the political dimension of the war, including President Emile Lahoud. We must also recall the role of Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. We thank all the countries which stood by Lebanon, and they were few \u2014 primarily, Iran and Syria.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Source: Al-Manar English Website
\n\u00a0<\/p>","content_source":"","content_url":"","content_columns":"0","content_date_start":"2020-08-15 14:56:28","content_date_finish":"2020-08-15 14:56:28","content_date_register":"2020-08-15 15:07:33","content_date_last_edit":"2020-08-15 15:07:33","content_show_img":"1","content_show_details":"0","content_show_related_img":"0","content_show_slider":"1","content_show_title_slider":"1","content_comment":"1","content_score":"0","content_recorded":"0","content_confirmed":"0","content_status":"1","content_kind":"0","tag_id":"12296","tag_word":"Hasan Nasrallah,Hasan Nasrallah,Lebanon,Lebanon,Israel,Israel","tag_service":"0","tag_total":"6","tag_soundex":"","attach_token":"2350579970","attach_date_register":"2020-08-15 15:07:29","attach_id":"9303","attach_file_ext":"jpeg","attach_file_header":"image\/png","attach_img_type":"3","attach_img_width":"998","attach_img_height":"563","attach_file_media":"1","attach_show_watermark":"0","score_average":null,"score_count":null,"score_date_last":null,"visit_count":"427","visit_date_last":"2024-11-25 18:59:39","attach_title":"Sayyed Nasrallah: Retaliation against \u2018Israel\u2019 Inevitable\n 2","node_title":"Lebanon,News","ot_node_left_right":"[{\"node_id\":98, \"left\":2, \"right\":11},{\"node_id\":118, \"left\":47, \"right\":48}]","node_number":"6","allowable_node":"6"}]]