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Saudi Gazette
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Hezbollah rejects US push for disarmament in Lebanon-Israel ceasefire framework
BEIRUT — Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said Friday that the United States is pressuring Lebanon to accept a new agreement with Israel that would begin with Hezbollah's disarmament in exchange for a partial Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. In a televised speech aired by Hezbollah's Al-Manar channel during a ceremony honoring slain commander Ali Karaki, Qassem warned that disarmament would amount to facilitating Israeli expansion. 'We fully implemented the ceasefire agreement in southern Lebanon, south of the Litani River,' he said. 'Now the U.S. wants a new deal starting with disarming us for a partial withdrawal by Israel.' Qassem reiterated Hezbollah's refusal to respond to any calls to hand over its weapons unless Israeli aggression on Lebanon stops. The remarks come ahead of a scheduled visit by U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack to Beirut next week. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam confirmed the visit Friday, saying that the Lebanese government had reviewed and commented on a U.S. proposal Barrack submitted via President Joseph Aoun. According to Salam, the American paper proposes a phased process tied to key elements: a complete Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory, extension of Lebanese state authority across the entire country, and exclusive control of weapons by the state. 'The proposal includes ideas related to arrangements for the cessation of hostilities, and we have conveyed our observations,' Salam said in comments reported by the National News Agency. He emphasized transparency, stating, 'We do not work in black rooms,' without disclosing the full content of Lebanon's feedback. A Lebanese official earlier told Anadolu Agency that Barrack's proposal, submitted June 19, links Hezbollah's disarmament and state monopoly over weapons to Israel's withdrawal from five remaining positions in southern Lebanon. It also includes provisions for releasing funds to rebuild war-damaged areas and implementing reforms in border control, smuggling prevention, customs collection, and public facility oversight. Hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces erupted into full-scale warfare last September, despite a ceasefire agreement brokered in November. Israeli strikes have continued in southern Lebanon, with Tel Aviv citing Hezbollah activities as justification. Lebanese authorities have documented nearly 3,000 Israeli violations of the ceasefire, with more than 250 deaths and over 560 injuries reported since the truce began. Israel was supposed to fully withdraw by Jan. 26 but extended the deadline to Feb. 18, refusing to vacate five military outposts along the border. — Agencies
Saba Yemen
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hezbollah SG: Defending homeland requires no one's permission
Beirut – SABA: The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naeem Qassem, affirmed on Friday that 'defending the homeland requires no one's permission', adding that the resistance remains open to discussions when a serious and effective alternative for national defense is proposed. In remarks delivered during the ninth night of Ashura commemorations at the Sayyed al-Shuhada Complex, as reported by Al-Manar, Sheikh Qassem stated: 'We are not far from discussion and understanding with those who claim to be capable of protecting the country. But we will not accept demands to hand over our weapons without first demanding an end to aggression.' He criticized those calling for disarmament while remaining silent about the Israeli occupation, saying: 'It is illogical to criticize only those resisting occupation while ignoring the occupier itself.' Addressing those betting on foreign powers or hiding behind hostile forces, Qassem said: 'You miscalculated. The people of resistance do not fear enemies, nor will they surrender their rights. True achievement lies in liberating land and restoring sovereignty — and we are always ready for this mission.' He emphasized that Ashura commemorations are a revival of Islam's broad and timeless teachings, noting that Islam is not a set of rigid rituals, but rather a comprehensive project for humanity, built on unchanging values and flexible practices that adapt to time and experience. Sheikh Qassem added that the emergence of pioneering figures in Lebanon who adhere to Islamic principles reflects a living embodiment of the values Hezbollah believes in. He also recalled the resistance's role in recent confrontations: 'In our last two battles — 'Al-Awliyaa' al-Ba's' and 'Al-Aqsa Flood' — we fought alongside the people of Gaza and sacrificed many martyrs, including women and children, because our resistance is comprehensive and inclusive.' He concluded by stressing that true patriotism lies in attachment to the land and defending it, educating future generations to love and belong to it: 'We believe in our country. There is no contradiction between Islam and patriotism. Islam encourages love of the homeland and urges its defense.' Qassem reiterated that Hezbollah's choice of resistance stems from Islam, inspired by the paths of Imam Hussein (A.S.) and Lady Zainab (A.S.), stating: 'Our resistance is not a slogan, but a firm stance against the Israeli enemy. He must leave — and we have no option but to resist him until he does.' Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Saba Yemen
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hezbollah celebrates Iran's victory with solidarity stand outside its embassy in Beirut
Beirut – Saba; Lebanon's Hezbollah celebrated Iran's victory over the "American-Zionist aggression" on Wednesday evening by organizing a massive solidarity stand outside the Iranian Embassy in Beirut. The event drew a large crowd of supporters and officials, including the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires, Tawfiq Al-Samoudi. Participants raised Lebanese and Iranian flags, along with resistance banners, chanting slogans emphasizing the unity of fronts against the Zionist project. They hailed Iran's steadfastness and its decisive response to the aggression, according to Hezbollah's Al-Manar website. Attendees affirmed that Iran's victory marked a pivotal moment in the conflict with the enemy, sending a clear message that the "Axis of Resistance" possesses the will and capabilities to deter any aggression and counterbalance the occupation and its allies. During the gathering, Mohammad Raad, head of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc in the Lebanese Parliament, stated that Iran achieved a strategic victory, proving itself as a regional deterrent force by standing firm against the Zionist enemy, which "must learn an unforgettable lesson." Raad emphasized that Iran refuses subordination, hegemony, or the confiscation of its sovereign decisions, pointing out that the Israeli entity seeks to impose its dominance over the Middle East using available resources. He highlighted three key factors behind Iran's victory: the presence of an inspiring and courageous leader, capable and brave armed forces, and the responsible Iranian people. Raad reiterated that Palestine remains the central cause and that the people of Gaza will avenge their martyrs. He stressed that Lebanon's protection comes not from Israel or its regional allies but from the blood of its people, lamenting the positions of some domestic partners that reflect Zionist allegiances. For his part, the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires in Beirut affirmed that Iran humiliated the "usurping entity" and its backers, forcing them to retreat without achieving their goals. He warned that Iran's strong hand "remains on the trigger," with a vigilant eye, and that any aggression would be met with a stronger, more decisive response. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Al Manar
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Expert to Al-Manar: Iran's Real Retaliatory Strikes Yet to Come
The Iranian missiles imposed a qualitative change on the dynamics of the battle against the Zionist entity, an expert told Al-Manar. In an interview on Tuesday, Mokhtar Haddad, Editor-in-Chief of the Iranian newspaper Al-Wefaq, said that the real retaliatory strikes by the Islamic Republic are yet to come. 'Incoming news as well as indicators in the course of the ongoing confrontation between Iran and the Zionist entity point to a qualitative shift in the battlefield dynamics.' Haddad noted that the continuation of the missile strikes by Iran 'exposes falsity of Zionist claims regarding air control and intelligence superiority.' He said that despite the Israeli claims regarding the destruction of Iran's missile launchers and production facilities, the launch of new missiles, some of which were used for the first time, and from multiple sources continues. Such development 'indicates a qualitative development in Iran's defensive capabilities as it points to a clear intelligence failure on the part of the enemy, the Iranian expert added. Haddad argued that the Zionist entity boasts of targeting civilian facilities, as happened in a public street north of Tehran, or in Al-Quds Square in the center of the capital a few days ago, where civilian students were targeted. 'On the other hand, Iran responds with precise strikes targeting sensitive intelligence centers, such as the Mossad headquarters in Herzliya. This indicates a remarkable intelligence achievment that has confused the Zionist regime,' he told Al-Manar. Meanwhile, Haddad said that the Iranian operations we are seeing today remain within the framework of deterrence and warning. He cited well-informed sources in the Islamic Republic that the real retaliatory strikes are yet to come and that 'what has happened so far was just an early warning.'
Al Manar
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
'Iran Practices Long-Game Strategy against Israel, Aware of US Deception'
Iran engages in the confrontation against 'Israel' on basis of 'long-game strategy' and is well aware of the deception practiced by the United States, Lebanese expert told Al-Manar. In an interview on Tuesday, Director of Al-Khanadeq News Website Mohammad Shamas said that the recent negotiations that preceded the Israeli aggression on Iran 'were nothing more than a US attempt to buy time on the international level, in preparation for launching an aggression against the Islamic Republic.' He pointed out that Tehran entered these negotiations despite its certainty of their futility. 'It acted with calculated restraint offering no justification for any potential act of aggression by its enemies.' Shamas, an expert in the Iranian affairs, explained that the Iranian leadership, headed by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, has been fully aware of a plan simultaneous with the negotiations aimed at limiting Iran's role in the region over its support for the Palestinian cause. The US's main demand is that they don't want Iran to even have a nuclear industry. They want you to be reliant on them for radiopharmaceuticals, energy, desalination equipment, and in tens of other critical sectors. — (@khamenei_ir) June 4, 2025 'Despite this, Iran refrained from launching a preemptive attack, out of concern for regional stability and avoiding a devastating, large-scale war,' he added. Shamas pointed out that US policy, even in diplomacy, is based on deception. 'However, Iran did not fall into this trap. It was prepared for all scenarios, from negotiation to military confrontation.' He affirmed, meanwhile, that the Islamic Republic is now at its highest level of readiness, including its preparedness for any direct intervention by the US, especially in light of the escalating remarks by US President Donald Trump. Q: What are you looking for here? US President Trump: An end. A real end. Not a ceasefire, an — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) June 17, 2025 'Iran engages in the ongoing confrontation on basis of a long-game strategy. It adopts such policy with complete confidence.' The expert stated that the Iranian people rally behind the political and military leadership in Tehran. 'Such popular solidarity is the fundamental pillar of this confrontation. ' Shamas asserted that the Israeli attempts to undermine this cohesion have failed, including targeting Iranian official media.
