Hezbollah leader vows to defend Lebanese territory

Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem stated that Lebanon is in a precarious situation due to U.S. influence, alleging that Washington has fostered corruption and is a significant source of instability alongside Israel. He emphasized the need to choose between U.S.-Israeli control leading to Lebanon’s fragmentation or restoring sovereignty by expelling Israel. Qassem criticized calls for disarmament as benefiting Israeli interests amid ongoing aggression, asserting that Lebanon’s military capabilities are being undermined. He accused the Lebanese government of making concessions while Israel remains unyielding, questioning the state’s response to Israeli violations.

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