The head of Hezbollah’s loyalty to resistance parliamentary bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, denounced the remarks made by US Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, during her visit to Baabda Palace, calling them “a blatant interference in Lebanese sovereignty” and “a violation of diplomatic norms and international protocols.” He described her statements as “filled with hatred and irresponsibility” and an attack on “a national political entity that is an integral part of Lebanon’s political and national consensus.”
Commenting on the official response from the Lebanese Presidency, which distanced itself from Ortagus’ remarks, MP Raad said, “The Presidential Palace’s statement distancing itself from her remarks is sufficient. There is no need to dwell further on her words.”
Criticism of US, Israeli Enemy Policies
Hezbollah’s Raad went on to criticize the US stance, stating, “Those who claim to fight corruption should not be harboring terrorism. The “Israeli” regime, which enjoys US political backing, undermines the very credibility of the democracy that Washington claims to uphold.”
“The atrocities committed by the Israeli enemy in its wars on Gaza and Lebanon are more than enough for the world to judge who truly supports, funds, and arms terrorism—who displaces people from their land and deprives them of their rights, all while violating international law and global humanitarian standards,” Raad added.
MP Raad dismissed further discussion on those who openly express hostility toward Hezbollah, emphasizing, “The true victor is the one who has exposed the brutal reality of the aggressor, a regime engaged in genocide—targeting civilians, destroying homes, hospitals, and entire neighborhoods. This is an occupying force that has no legitimate right to claim self-defense.”
Defending the Resistance
Concluding his remarks, MP Raad reaffirmed Hezbollah’s commitment to Lebanon’s defense, stating, “We place our trust in the will of our people, who remain steadfast in their choice of resistance. This is the reality that safeguards Lebanon’s sovereignty through the equation of the army, the people, and the resistance—a formula Lebanon can take pride in as a means of protecting its sovereignty.”
During her visit to Baabda, Morgan Ortagus voiced US support for Lebanon, linking growing American and diaspora interest to what she called “Hezbollah’s defeat by Israel.”
Source: Al-Manar Website
