Beirut: Sheikh Naim Qassem, Secretary General of Lebanese Hezbollah, has emphasized in a speech that supporting the resistance in the Gaza Strip was a correct and appropriate action and decision. Sheikh Naim Qassem held a detailed interview with the media on Sunday night on the occasion of the first anniversary of his appointment as Hezbollah’s Secretary-General.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Sheikh Naim Qassem conducted a comprehensive conversation with Al-Manar network to mark the first anniversary of assuming the post of Hezbollah’s Secretary-General. In his remarks, Qassem said that Hezbollah is a strategic project grounded in vision, addressing people’s concerns and taking clear positions on every challenge they face.

“When we face challenges on the social, economic, and educational levels or even in the form of aggression and land occupation, it is essential to take a stand,” he said. “Resistance for us is a way of life, not something tied to short-term gains that we might abandon once.”

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heikh Qassem emphasized, “We do not grow weary, and it is unnatural to surrender from fatigue, for Hezbollah’s path remains steadfast and unbroken.” He added that everyone in Hezbollah, including himself, is committed to self-sacrifice, from those on the front lines to the families who have given everything. This commitment means confronting every difficulty to achieve their goals.

Sheikh Qassem further noted that Hezbollah managed the battle through its leadership, consultative council, fighters, and all those involved in the effort. “I am confident in leading Hezbollah, and I am not alone-the group includes its consultative council, leadership, fighters, and the people who support it,” he stated.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Qassem mentioned his decision not to go to Iran during the 2024 war, citing personal ethical considerations and the practical need to manage the battle on the ground. Discussing the war with the Israeli regime, he highlighted that communication and coordination between the Secretary Gene
ral and the military leadership were fully maintained during the Mighty Warriors Battle.

Qassem revealed that “Netanyahu’s residence was targeted through precise intelligence, and the bombing of ‘Tel Aviv’ was based on a political decision.” He praised the resistance leadership for demonstrating great discipline, striking at the enemy, and maintaining the capability to continue resolutely if the war had persisted.

He concluded by stating, “We focused solely on military targets, guided by our circumstances and political judgment. The key was managing the battle to sustain the confrontation as long as possible.”