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Saba Yemen
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
On anniversary of liberation of southern Lebanon... banner of martyred leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will remain raised until end of occupation
Beirut - (Saba): Twenty-five years after the victory of the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, led by Hezbollah, achieved on May 25, 2000, the heroic deeds of the resistance heroes in the Gaza Strip are evident, confirming that the resistance project, which this victory created, continues. The next liberation will be in Palestine, and the banner of the martyred leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will remain raised on the shoulders of the resistance fighters until the end of the Zionist occupation and the planting of the banners of victory in occupied Palestine, from the sea to the river. Yesterday, the Lebanese celebrated the 25th anniversary of the great historic victory of liberating the southern lands and cleansing them of the filth of the Zionist enemy, which occupied them in 1978. On the anniversary of the victory of the resistance in Lebanon, the defeat of the Zionist entity, and its humiliating flight from the land of the resistant south, it can be said that the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon has opened a new dawn with its victory. This victory marked a pivotal and important milestone in the history of the Palestinian cause, inspiring and motivating the resistance to move forward in confronting the Zionist enemy. The blood of martyrs and martyrs, shed on Lebanese soil to achieve the victory of May 25, returns today as a beacon for Palestinian resistance fighters, armed to the teeth in the face of the enemy army, armed with the latest weapons and killing machines. This means that Hezbollah, which offered blood, spirit, and leaders during the Flood March, has become, with its victory, an inspiration to Palestinian resistance fighters who have embraced the message of the Lebanese resistance's victory and realized that they are facing an occupier that pays no attention to anyone except those who believe in resistance and understand the culture of dignity and defiance. The legendary battles of steadfastness in the Gaza Strip brought to mind the deterrent equation imposed by the Lebanese resistance during that victory. This victory provided organic support for the Palestinian resistance movement, enabling it today to persevere, confront, and achieve victories against the Zionist enemy army, after inflicting defeat after defeat in the "Al-Aqsa Flood" battle, which has been ongoing for more than 19 months. On this anniversary, the Political Bureau of Ansar Allah affirmed that the victory of the Lebanese Islamic Resistance on May 25, 2000, represented a significant strategic shift in the context of the Arab and Islamic struggle against the Zionist enemy. In a statement marking the 25th anniversary of Resistance and Liberation, it expressed its warmest congratulations and blessings to the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, and the Lebanese people. The statement noted that the 25th anniversary of the Resistance and Liberation Day culminated in the humiliating defeat of the Zionist enemy and its expulsion from southern Lebanon. It indicated that, with the victory of the mujahideen in Hezbollah, the Arab and Islamic nation regained confidence in itself, its people, and its own capabilities. Ansar Allah's politician explained that Hezbollah's victory over the enemy in 2006 drew the lines of new equations and rules of engagement with the enemy entity. The statement renewed the pledge of loyalty to Hezbollah and the resistance, following in the footsteps of the martyred leaders, foremost among them the martyr of Islam and humanity, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah (may God be pleased with him). The Ansar Allah Political Bureau affirmed solidarity with Lebanon and the Islamic Resistance, condemning the ongoing Zionist violations and attacks against Lebanese territory and sovereignty. It called on all Lebanese parties to learn from the lessons of history, which confirmed that Lebanon's strength was and will remain in its honorable resistance and its weapons, which constitute a deterrent balance against the Zionist enemy. On the occasion of the Resistance and Liberation Day, the culmination of a resistance campaign that humiliated the Zionist enemy and shattered its prestige, Palestinian factions extended their sincere congratulations to the Lebanese people on the occasion of Resistance and Liberation Day. This day marks the day the Zionist enemy's army was defeated in 2000, dragging its tails of disappointment and defeat from most of the Lebanese territories in southern Lebanon. In this regard, Hamas spokesman Jihad Taha expressed his "most sincere congratulations and blessings to our brothers in Lebanon, the government, the people, and the resistance, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the withdrawal of the Zionist occupation from southern Lebanon," describing it as "a major national occasion, a pivotal moment in the history of resistance and liberation in the region." Taha affirmed Hamas's "full solidarity with Lebanon in the face of repeated Zionist attacks," saying, "With the ongoing Zionist aggression against Lebanese territory, we declare our solidarity and full support for our brothers in Lebanon in the face of these repeated Zionist attacks and daily violations targeting Lebanese areas." He pointed out the movement's "keenness to strengthen and forge the best relations with our brothers in Lebanon at all levels," adding, "We adhere to the deep relationship that unites the Lebanese and Palestinian peoples in the face of all the challenges lurking on both fronts." He called for "a Palestinian vision and a Lebanese-Palestinian strategy through which all issues related to the Lebanese and Palestinian arenas can be addressed." For its part, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement congratulated the Lebanese people and the brothers in the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Resistance and Liberation Day. In a statement, the movement stated that "this great achievement would not have been possible without the steadfastness and great sacrifices made by the Lebanese people and the resistance forces, foremost among them the brothers in Hezbollah." It expressed its "full confidence that resistance is the only way to preserve dignity, protect the homeland, and defeat the occupation." The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, for its part, extended its "warmest congratulations and blessings to the brotherly Lebanese people and to the resistance forces, foremost among them Hezbollah, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Resistance and Liberation Day." In a statement, it stated that "this glorious day marks a turning point in the history of the Arab-Zionist conflict and proves that resistance is the most effective and efficient way to defeat the occupation and regain rights." It commemorated "the souls of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the homeland." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Al Manar
25-05-2025
- General
- Al Manar
In the Shadow of Sayyed Nasrallah: Lebanon's Resistance and Liberation Day ‘Soaked in Sacrifice'
Twenty-five years ago, a radiant light rose from the edges of occupied Palestine and spread across the mountains and hills of southern Lebanon—a solar ray reflected in the sculpted faces of a handful of warriors, scholars, and strategists. A light so powerful, it burned away the last traces of the vile Zionist occupation, leaving behind people awestruck by the new reality: the era of terror was finally over. These faces toiled in the shadows to empower that celestial beam. Now, twenty-five years later, they may finally rest, as that same light enveloped them in a final, glorious symphony of battle. In this life, the end of their heroic journeys reveals the sorrowful shadow that once cloaked them in the garments of duty. That shadow now drapes over the places they called home—Beirut and the steadfast South, Tyre and the unbreakable border villages, Nabatiyeh and its neighboring Iqlim Al-Tuffah. From their new abode beyond this world, they watch as the shadow they once wore clings to the people they fought to protect, instilling in them the sorrow these martyrs bore throughout their lives. That sorrow—the sorrow we all feel—is none other than the weight of responsibility carried by our great martyrs and by our Exalted Martyr, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, through those twenty-five long years. Now, as we approach the twenty-fifth annual commemoration of that fateful Liberation Day – in May 25th, 2000 – we realize: It is our turn to bear that weight, together. A Gift Given; a Gift Preserved Grains of rice float upon the fresh winds, released from calloused hands atop weathered balconies. Flags thrash in the gale—their red edges framing a white center and a green cedar. Others, golden-yellow in background, bear the same cedar tree, but this one is nourished by blood, its fruit a fiery fist clutching the body of a weapon. Crowds gather in unrestrained celebration and joy as rice and budding flowers—native to their now-liberated land—fall upon their heads. The jubilant throng surges and waves as Al-Manar's camera moves among them, capturing their faces in grainy, fleeting glimpses of appreciation. They gather. They scream. They shout—loud declarations of freedom. The burden that Allah had placed upon them has been lifted by the strong arm of sacrifice, and they now see only good tidings ahead. Amidst the heaving masses, a single corridor opens for a military procession advancing toward the foot of a building, where a man stands among his comrades. This man would become a symbol of everything noble and true the Islamic Resistance had to offer. He would evolve with every chapter of his community's journey, sacrificing every inch of his body and soul to become what his people needed—and offering a legendary example for those who would carry the torch after him. A leader. A scholar. An orator. A soldier. A strategist. He stood in both shadow and light, a beacon for those who adored him and those who labored beside him. The procession reaches him as Al-Manar's camera captures the scene from above. A tall soldier in tactical gear steps forward, flanked by the marching battalion, carrying in his arms a single trophy taken from a slain commando of the occupation army: a U.S.-made assault rifle. The man of many roles grips the rifle at its center, and in a gesture echoing the flag he represents, lifts it high into the air. A radiant smile spreads across his face as a hundred more grains of rice rise with it, caught in the same triumphant gust. This moment is etched into the memories of all who witnessed it—the moment the Zionist enemy, along with the Lebanese militias allied with them, fled past the demarcated Blue Line, leaving behind a scarred but unbroken people, finally free of their oppressors. It was a moment that elevated the Islamic Resistance to heroic stature, its members rightfully revered as saviors. Above all, it was the moment that placed the man with the raised rifle—Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah—on the path that would, twenty-five years later, lead to his exalted martyrdom. From that day forward, every speech he delivered, every stance he took, reflected not just his voice, but the voice of all who raise their fists in unison at his every appearance and proclaim: 'At your service, O Nasrallah!' A Role Immortalized in Martyrdom The brief video described above underscores the critical importance of the Secretary-General's role within the structure of Hezbollah. It is a position that embodies the collective responsibility of every soldier and commander, one that demands the ability to project the strength, resolve, and unity of the entire organization. Both of Hezbollah's Secretary-Generals, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and Sayyed Abbas Al-Mousawi, fulfilled their duties with unwavering dedication. Through their commanding presence and powerful oration, they carried out, to the fullest extent, the sacred responsibility entrusted to them by Allah and by their people. The positions they took and the force they projected instilled such fear in the fragile hearts of the Zionists that it led them to commit their gravest strategic error—twice. On February 16, 1992, Zionist helicopters ambushed Sayyed Abbas Al-Mousawi, targeting his convoy in south Lebanon with remote-controlled, electronically guided missiles. Sayyed Al-Mousawi, along with his wife, his six-year-old son and his companions, was martyred. The attack was so barbaric that his body was entirely incinerated, leaving only charred remains. Funeral processions moved from the southern suburb of Beirut, Dahiyeh, to the Bekaa Valley in a majestic display, which Reuters estimated to stretch twenty kilometers. As the Dahiyeh overflowed with mourners, so too did the Bekaa Valley, where over 750,000 people converged upon the city of Baalbek from across the country. Lining the roads, they came to honor the martyrs as the procession advanced to the Imam Ali Mosque in Baalbek, and from there to Nabi Sheet, Sayyed Al-Mousawi's birthplace. The funeral of Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieldeen, on February 22nd, 2025, echoed that of the first Secretary-General, marked by the same overwhelming crowds, all yearning to bid a final farewell. The Jerusalem Post Israeli Newspaper detailed, with striking clarity, just how grave a mistake the assassination of Sayyed Al-Mousawi had been, even quoting Israeli officials on the disastrous aftermath. 'It was a bit premature,' the article noted of the celebrations among Israeli leadership following the Sayyed's assassination. 'That day, close to 50 Katyusha rockets were fired into Kiryat Shemona and nearby Israeli towns. In the following days, dozens more rained down on the Upper Galilee. It was Hezbollah's first large-scale barrage against Israel.' 'Then, a month later, (March 1992) a 1985 F-100 Ford pickup truck pulled up outside the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires, near the front entrance. Packed with approximately 340 kg of TNT, the vehicle exploded, causing half the building to collapse. Twenty-nine people were killed, and dozens more injured. If anyone in Israel still believed that Mousawi's death had weakened Hezbollah, after Buenos Aires, they knew they were dead wrong.' 'What Israel failed to consider before launching the Hellfire missile at his Mercedes,' the article continued, 'was who would succeed him. Israeli intelligence believed all potential successors were interchangeable. They were mistaken. Just days after Mousawi's assassination, Hezbollah announced that a 31-year-old sheikh named Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah would lead the group.' The fear instilled by Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and his predecessor, Sayyed Abbas, continues to reverberate within the Zionist entity—even in its own media and analysis. Among all their adversaries, few are acknowledged with such unease. With a mere gesture of his index finger, Sayyed Hasan could send millions of Zionists scrambling to their bunkers. Sayyed Abbas, mere hours before his martyrdom, walked unflinchingly toward a Zionist soldier manning a checkpoint. With each step, the soldier recoiled, firing at the Sayyed's feet in a futile attempt to intimidate him. 'If you were a real man, you would shoot me in the chest!' were the Sayyed's final words—a parting rebuke to a symbol of our enemy's enduring cowardice. Decades later, in 2024, yet even after the regret they suffered following the assassination of Sayyed Al-Mousawi, the Zionists believed that if they murdered his successor, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, they could avoid the wrath of the community that has become their arch-nemesis. In truth, they seem to forget that while our exceptional leaders may embody the fear that grips their ranks, we are the instruments ensuring the eventual erasure of their vile entity. A Flame That Cannot Be Extinguished The stories of Sayyed Abbas Al-Mousawi, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and his martyred successor Sayyed Hashem Safieddine are not simply tales of martyrdom or resistance. They are eternal parables—etched into the conscience of a nation now reborn through fire and blood. Their lives and the lives of all the martyrs of this last battle were chapters in a sacred book authored by faith, inscribed with sacrifice, and bound by duty. Their deaths, though mourned with tears, are celebrated in every liberated hill and every banner raised in defiance. The Zionist entity believed that by ending their lives, it could sever the head of the Resistance. But instead, it gave birth to a legacy too vast to contain. From the ashes of their assassinations rose legions of the faithful—men and women who chant, 'At your service, O Nasrallah!' not in sorrow, but in strength. From the ruins of aggression came the unyielding promise that every martyr lives on—not beneath the soil, but in the spirit of the people who walk above it. Now, twenty-five years after the light of Liberation first dawned upon this land, it becomes clear that this light has not dimmed. It has only changed bearers. The torches once held by the Sayyeds now rest in our hands as they rest in the current Secretary General, his eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem's. And we, the people they loved, defended, and ultimately died for, are called not to merely remember, but to continue. Let the Zionist enemy tremble once more—not just at the memory of those two mighty men, but at the millions who rise in their image, bearing the same resolve, the same faith, and the same cry: 'We are the generation of resistance. And we shall never be broken.'
Al Manar
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
From Liberation to Resistance: Lebanon's Unbroken Spirit Then and Now
With flags waved and feet touching long-lost soil, the people of South Lebanon once again returned—not as victims, but as victors. A stirring photo gallery published by the Al-Manar website captures two defining chapters in Lebanon's modern history—May 25, 2000, and Sunday, January 26, 2025—as southern villagers reclaimed their homes with pride, resilience, and unshakable resolve. In both moments, Lebanese citizens are seen marching back into their towns with flags held high, faces marked by struggle, and spirits unbroken. The year 2000 images commemorate the historic liberation of South Lebanon from Israeli occupation. Nearly 25 years later, the same courage re-emerges following the September 2024 Almighty Warriors Battle, when Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance and allied Lebanese forces stood firm once more against Israeli aggression. As the ceasefire deadline for Israeli occupation withdrawal expired, families returned amid ruins—not in fear, but in defiance. These parallel images, spanning decades, tell a single, unwavering truth: the South does not kneel.
Al Manar
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Mighty Commander of Hezbollah Military Ordering Fighters to Gnaw Stones and Mountains in Defense of Lebanon
The sword of the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, the defender of the nation against the Israeli and takfiri enemies and the injured commander of the mighty warriors of Hezbollah is Martyr Sayyed Zulfiqar. He is Mustafa Amin Badreddine, born on April 6, 1961 in Ghobeiry, in the southern suburb of the Lebanese capital, Beirut. He grew up in that area and was raised there, from where he embarked on his resistance work. Martyr Sayyed Zulfiqar was one of the first founders of the Islamic Resistance in the early eighties of the past century who confronted the Israeli invasion in 1982. He participated in Khaldeh battle when he was severely injured. Martyr Badreddine became Hezbollah military commander in 1994 and played a vital role in maintaining the deterrence formulas after the Israeli aggression on Lebanon in 1996. After the liberation of the occupied territories in 2000 and the confrontation against Israeli war in 2006, Sayyed Zulfiqar led Hezbollah military fight against the takfiri groups in Syria. The following video shows Martyr Badreddine with a group of martyred leaders, including General Qassem Suleimani, Hajj Ibrahim Akil and Hajj Wissam Tawil, discussing military plans in Syria. The video also displays the commander ordering Hezbollah fighters to gnaw stones and mountains in defense of the Lebanese people against the takfiri groups. In a televised speech aired via Al-Manar TV marking the ninth anniversary of the martyrdom of senior commander Sayyed Mustafa Badreddine (Sayyed Zulfikar), Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem initiated by offering condolences to Sayyed Badreddine's family and to the families of martyrs across Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Iraq, Iran, and other regions where sacrifices have been made in defense of resistance. He described Sayyed Badreddine as a pivotal figure who fought Israeli forces following the 1982 invasion and sustained injuries in combat. He led the notable Ansariya operation in 1997, personally overseeing its execution. Sheikh Qassem also recalled Badreddine's early involvement in supporting the Iranian revolution and his leadership in media operations, including coverage following the martyrdom of Hadi Nasrallah, son of Hezbollah's Secretary-General. 'He was both a commander and a mentor—respected for his strategic mind and deeply loved by his comrades.'
Al Manar
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah Reconsidering Strategies, yet Military Resistance is Constant
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem stressed that the Islamic Resistance will face all the challenges as a liberation project and reject all forms of occupation, naturalization and normalization. In an interview with Eqtidar Magazine, Sheikh Qassem indicated that Hezbollah is a powerful and influential movement in Lebanon, adding that the Resistance Party, in cooperation with Amal Movement and all the allies, will defend the nation's sovereignty and independence. Sheikh Qassem underlined the collaboration with the national partners in order to implement the reconstruction project, refund the depositors, cope with corruption, enforce law, and achieve Lebanon's economic renaissance. His eminence underlined that the whole region is suffering from the US tyranny and Israeli criminality, adding that Lebanon is threatened by the expansion of the Zionist occupation, displacement of land owners, purchase of loyalties, consecration of obedience to the regimes, and educational and cultural mislead. The normalization of ties between the Arab regimes and the Zionist entity affects Lebanon through the issue of naturalization, Sheikh Qassem added. Asked about the general revision of evaluation carried out by Hezbollah for all the previous stage, Sheikh Qassem affirmed that this is dutiful for the sake of the martyrs, injured, captives, and the Resistance supporters. What is constant is only the principles of resistance, yet the means of achieving the supreme targets can be negotiable, Sheikh Qassem emphasized. Our political, military and educational policies have to be changed in order to address the flaws and defects of the previous stage.
