Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem indicated that the expansion of the war in Lebanon is not foreseeable in the near future, affirming Hezbollah’s commitment to respond proportionally to Israeli provocations and readiness to cope with worst war scenarios.
In an interview with the Russian Sputnik Radio Friday, Sheikh Qassem underlined, “Israel has no choice but to accept Hamas’ conditions because Hamas will not cease resistance unless the firing and aggression against civilians stops.”
“Gaza has been under aggression for 9 months now, and from the beginning, the Israeli army believed this war could be conclusive within 3 months — with an Israeli victory, crushing Hamas, and freeing hostages and prisoners,” Sheikh Qassem said.
Sheikh Qassem pointed out that the steadfastness and significant sacrifices of the Palestinian people, exceeding 130 to 140 thousand martyrs and wounded, against a genocide and starvation war with American and European support and endorsement, have led the Israeli entity to a dead end.
His eminence observed, “The Israeli army’s announcement of the start of the third phase of the military operation in Rafah is simply evidence of its failure to achieve its goals.”
Regarding the dispute between US President Joe Biden and Netanyahu, Sheikh Qassem said, “There is no dispute between the two sides regarding crimes, genocide, and ending the Palestinian existence, but the difference lies in tactics and approach.”
“Netanyahu wants to continue his massacres openly, while Biden wants to achieve his goals gradually.”
Source: Al-Manar English Website
