Hawzah News Agency- Hani Qubaissi, a member of the Lebanese parliament representing the Amal Movement, made the remarks during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in the southern city of Nabatieh. The event took place near the statue of Lebanese inventor Hassan Kamel al-Sabah at the city’s northern entrance and was attended by MP Nasser Jaber, Amal Movement board member Khalil Hamdan, General Confederation of Lebanese Workers head Hassan Faqih, local officials, and residents.
Following the Lebanese national anthem and opening remarks by poet Mohammad Moallem, Nabatieh Merchants’ Association head Moussa Shamisani described Christmas as a celebration that renews hope for a dignified life rooted in love, tolerance, and coexistence, underscoring Lebanon’s pluralistic identity.
Addressing the gathering, Qubaissi said Nabatieh—despite the destruction it has endured—continues to stand with dignity, spreading a message of unity and coexistence inspired by the legacy of Imam Musa Sadr. He described the lighting of the Christmas tree as an expression of faith and a message of love from southern Lebanon to the entire country and the wider region.
“The martyrs of the south sacrificed their lives for all of Lebanon, without distinction,” Qubaissi said, adding that their message is one of peace, unity, and national solidarity. He called for rejecting attempts to sow sedition, weaken state institutions, or deepen internal divisions.
Elections Described as “Jihad Alongside the Martyrs”
Qubaissi described Lebanon’s upcoming parliamentary elections as a form of “jihad alongside the martyrs,” framing the vote as a political struggle to defend a free, sovereign, and independent Lebanon.
“This electoral battle is a continuation of the resistance path,” he said, rejecting any submission to conditions or dictates imposed by the Israeli regime or foreign powers.
In separate remarks delivered at a memorial ceremony in the village of Yahmar al-Shaqif in Nabatieh, Qubaissi said Lebanon is fully aware of regional developments and foreign threats, stressing that fear of the enemy is not the country’s main challenge.
“What concerns us most is the internal situation,” he said, lamenting continued political divisions within Lebanon at a time when unity is essential to confront external aggression.
Warning Against Internal Division and Disarmament Calls
Qubaissi criticized what he described as a dangerous internal split between supporters and opponents of the resistance, warning that such divisions weaken Lebanon and undermine the national strength envisioned by Imam Musa Sadr in confronting Israeli aggression.
He cautioned against slogans raised by certain political forces calling for the disarmament of the resistance, saying such rhetoric mirrors Israeli demands.
“It is astonishing that the Zionist enemy and some Lebanese parties repeat the same slogans,” Qubaissi said. “Some leaders are speaking the language of the enemy in an attempt to divide the country.”
He emphasized that the Lebanese government and its institutions cannot adopt positions that serve Israeli objectives, warning that neither the executive, legislature, nor presidency should endorse narratives aligned with the Zionist project.
Government Role and Political Confrontation
Qubaissi said the government is seeking to steer Lebanon out of its ongoing crises through internal dialogue and international engagement, including negotiations related to UN Security Council Resolution 1701. He contrasted this approach with what he described as internal forces that undermine state institutions through rhetoric and political pressure.
Protecting the legacy of the martyrs and safeguarding state institutions, he said, must be central to Lebanon’s future political framework, beginning with the parliamentary elections. He warned against attempts by certain factions to dominate parliament and impose unilateral political agendas.
Qubaissi concluded by saying that the real confrontation facing Lebanon today is political, urging voters to view the upcoming elections as a national duty and a unifying message in defense of the homeland.
“These elections must be inclusive and stand against anyone seeking division or control over the institutions of the state,” he said.
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