{"id":28577,"date":"2026-01-17T11:25:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T11:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wilayah.info\/en\/?p=28577"},"modified":"2026-02-01T11:30:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T11:30:25","slug":"sheikh-qassem-hezbollahs-arms-safeguard-lebanon-calls-for-global-stand-against-us-hegemony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wilayah.info\/en\/sheikh-qassem-hezbollahs-arms-safeguard-lebanon-calls-for-global-stand-against-us-hegemony\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah\u2019s Arms Safeguard Lebanon, Calls for Global Stand Against US Hegemony"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem affirmed on Saturday that Lebanon\u2019s liberation was achieved through the resistance, which expelled the Israeli occupation, noting that without its weapons, who could guarantee that the Israeli enemy would not seize every corner of the country? He warned that US President Donald Trump aims to dominate the world, block democratic life, and seize resources, while he and Zionist Prime Minister Netanyahu use agents in Iran to attack the Islamic establishment and its resistance.<\/p>\n

Speaking at a ceremony organized by Lebanon\u2019s\u00a0Holy Quran Association<\/strong>\u00a0to mark the Prophet Mohammad\u2019s appointment to prophethood (Al-Maba\u2019th Al-Nabawi) and honor graduates who memorized the Quran, Sheikh Naim Qassem said the occasion represents \u201cthe path to human perfection,\u201d stressing that the Quran provides a complete framework for life, ethics, and moral conduct.<\/p>\n

Al\u2011Mab\u2019ath: A Guiding Light for Humanity<\/h3>\n

Sheikh Qassem described the anniversary of\u00a0Al\u2011Mab\u2019ath Al\u2011Nabawi<\/strong>\u00a0as one of the greatest turning points in human history, when God entrusted His Messenger with a comprehensive and universal Islamic message designed to guide humanity toward truth, justice, and moral excellence.<\/p>\n

His Eminence emphasized that the Prophet\u2019s mission serves as a gateway to noble character and a better life, rooted in adherence to divine teachings. \u201cIslam alone guides humanity to the path of truth, and wherever the divine will stands, there lies the truth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sheikh Qassem highlighted Quran memorization as a deeply human and civilizational endeavor, urging the development of an integrated Quranic culture. As an example of resilience, he cited wounded pager-device victims who continued memorizing the Quran despite their injuries, describing them as stronger than their wounds and models of moral elevation.<\/p>\n

Iran: A Sovereign State Under Targeted Pressure<\/h3>\n

Turning to regional and international developments, Sheikh Qassem said former US President Donald Trump seeks to interfere across the world to suppress free, democratic, and Islamic life, seize resources, and dominate nations.<\/p>\n

He stressed that since 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran has stood as a fully sovereign state built on the capabilities of its own people and has consistently supported what he described as honorable resistance movements, particularly against Israeli occupation.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Qassem said ongoing attempts to weaken Iran rely on fomenting unrest, exploiting economic grievances, and activating US- and Mossad-linked agents under the guise of peaceful protest. He asserted that these efforts have failed, noting that millions of Iranians took to the streets to express their genuine demands and reaffirm their national resolve.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe United States does not want a free system but seeks to control people, their choices, and their capabilities while backing occupation and regional expansion.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sheikh Qassem reaffirmed Hezbollah\u2019s full support for Iran\u2019s people, leadership, and Islamic Revolution, describing the country as steadfast and strong. \u201cGod willing, Iran will remain a fortress of jihad, resistance, freedom, and support for the oppressed worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n

Venezuela and Global Targets<\/h3>\n

Addressing Venezuela, Sheikh Qassem described the abduction of its president, Nicholas Maduro, and his wife as \u201cthe crime of the era,\u201d accusing Washington of seeking to plunder the country\u2019s wealth and oil and absorb it into US control.<\/p>\n

His Eminence warned that US aims extend far beyond Venezuela, citing Greenland, Cuba, Canada, and even the European Union as targets of American expansionism.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll of Trump\u2019s moves are aimed at global domination.\u201d<\/p>\n

Call for a Global Response<\/h3>\n

Sheikh Qassem called for an international movement\u2014by both governments and peoples\u2014to confront US hegemony and tell Washington to stop its aggressive policies.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a global responsibility to defend sovereignty, dignity, and the right of nations to choose their own path.\u201d<\/p>\n

Domestic Scene: A New Phase for Lebanon<\/h3>\n

On the domestic front, Hezbollah Secretary General said that with the conclusion of the Mighty Warriors Battle, Lebanon has entered a new phase of confrontation and a new political era, stressing that the group has participated responsibly in all efforts to build the state.<\/p>\n

His Eminence said Lebanon has yet to achieve stability due to continued Israeli-American aggression, the ongoing occupation, and the \u201cpoisoning role\u201d played by internal forces serving US and Israeli interests.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Qassem warned that political stability cannot be achieved without security stability, stressing that following the recent confrontation, the Lebanese state is now responsible for protecting its citizens.<\/p>\n

Ceasefire, Resolution 1701, and State Responsibility<\/h3>\n

Sheikh Qassem said that implementing the ceasefire agreement is a core requirement of the new phase, noting that Lebanon has fulfilled all its obligations and that the resistance facilitated its implementation without a single violation from the Lebanese side.<\/p>\n

His Eminence stressed that the agreement is indivisible and must be implemented in full. He added that UN Resolution 1701, the arms exclusivity, and the national security strategy are purely Lebanese matters, rejecting any external role.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Sheikh Qassem attributed the obstruction of state-building to Israeli-American aggression, the financial and political cartel, and groups aligned with US tutelage.<\/p>\n

Foreign Ministry and Government Accountability<\/h3>\n

Sheikh Qassem said the absence of a foreign minister who represents Lebanon\u2019s national interests has paralyzed diplomacy, questioning whom the foreign minister truly represents.<\/p>\n

His Eminence stated that the minister is acting outside state policy, undermining civil peace, inciting strife, and opposing the presidency, government, people, and the resistance. \u201cThe Lebanese government bears responsibility and must either change the minister, silence him, or compel him to adhere to Lebanon\u2019s official policy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sovereignty, Arms, and Resistance<\/h3>\n

Hezbollah\u2019s Sheikh Qassem said Lebanon faces corruption, dependency, and aggression, stressing that sovereignty and liberation are the foundations of state-building.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat has actually been implemented from the ministerial statement, particularly regarding sovereignty?\u201d<\/p>\n

His Eminence said Lebanon fully complied with the ceasefire terms south of the Litani River, while Israel implemented nothing, leaving Lebanon with \u201czero national sovereignty,\u201d as mechanisms and UNIFIL await Israeli demands. \u201cWhere is sovereignty, and who is stopping the aggression?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n

On the issue of arms exclusivity, Sheikh Qassem said it is an Israeli-American demand aimed at encircling the resistance and serves Israeli interests. He said the Israeli enemy cannot build settlements as long as resistance, people, and an army exist but would do so freely in their absence.<\/p>\n

Further, His Eminence warned that abandoning arms would mark the end of Lebanon, saying any further concessions would only weaken the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur weapons exist to defend ourselves, our people, and our homeland.\u201d<\/p>\n

Resistance as a National Safeguard<\/h3>\n

Sheikh Qassem asked who could guarantee that the Israeli enemy would not violate every inch of Lebanon without resistance weapons, warning that disarmament would lead to killings, kidnappings, and chaos.<\/p>\n

His Eminence stressed that Lebanon was liberated by the resistance, which expelled the Israeli occupation without agreements or concessions, adding that \u201cIsrael\u2019s\u201d occupation is what gave rise to the resistance\u2014not the other way around.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Israeli enemy will not be appeased, as shown by its open claims over Mount Hermon. Without the resistance, settlements would have been established in the south and a buffer zone imposed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWith weapons, the Israeli enemy does not enjoy stability, as the resistance will never surrender, and legitimate defense remains a right at all times.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sheikh Qassem said the resistance has acted with wisdom, built cooperative relations with the state and political forces, and implemented the ceasefire without a single act of force. He said true rationality lies in preserving strength, not offering concessions to the Israeli enemy.<\/p>\n

On Lebanon\u2019s upcoming parliamentary elections, Sheikh Qassem said Hezbollah is preparing for the upcoming parliamentary vote and called for elections to be held on time in accordance with the current law.<\/p>\n

His Eminence concluded by reaffirming that the resistance will remain strong, dignified, and ready for further sacrifices, vowing that the land will ultimately be liberated and that the Israeli occupation and its allies will not achieve their goals.<\/p>\n

Source:\u00a0<\/strong>Al-Manar Website<\/p>\n

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