Hezbollah Chief Rejects Disarmament Calls

Naim Qassem, the chief of Hezbollah, has rejected calls for the group’s disarmament, asserting that the organization’s weapons are essential to prevent the occupation of Lebanon and the destruction of the group.

According to reporting from Xinhua, Qassem stated that the act of disarming the group would lead to its extermination and would leave Lebanon vulnerable to occupation.

The Hezbollah leader also addressed the stability and legitimacy of the Lebanese government. Reporting from the ISNA News Agency indicates that Qassem linked the government’s continued tenure to its ability to maintain national sovereignty.

If the government is unable to secure sovereignty, it should step downNaim Qassem

Further reports from The Arab Weekly indicate that Qassem has called for the government’s overthrow amidst ongoing Israeli strikes within Lebanon.

In addition to the domestic political demands, Hezbollah has commented on the broader regional conflict. The Tasnim news agency reported that Hezbollah asserts Iran will emerge victorious in what the group described as an imposed war.

These statements come as The Jerusalem Post reports that the Hezbollah chief remains firm in his position that the group’s weaponry will remain intact despite external pressures for disarmament.