Hawzah News Agency- Speaking at a ceremony organized by Hezbollah to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance) at the Imam Kazem Complex in the Madi neighborhood, Hassan Fadlallah, an MP from the “Loyalty to the Resistance” parliamentary bloc, said the national and resistance-driven outcry rising from southern Lebanon reflects the will of a people who refuse displacement despite aggression.
“We heard the voice of the South—of families whose properties were violated, and of the families of martyrs—fathers, mothers, spouses, and children—standing firmly in defense of the resistance,” Fadlallah said. “No force in Lebanon can tear this resistance from its people, and no power in the world can separate them from their homeland.”
He said that despite the “brutality of aggression,” the “incompetence of the state apparatus,” and the “complicity of some actors,” the Lebanese people remain steadfast and capable of confronting attempts to uproot them. “No one will succeed in exiling us from the South,” he added.
Fadlallah underscored that reliance on the resilience of the people—men, women, and children—alongside the patience and sacrifices of resistance fighters would allow Lebanon to overcome the current phase and move toward a better future. “Hard moments will not drown us,” he said, linking the resistance’s endurance to the prophetic school of Islam and its contemporary leadership, embodied in Imam Mahdi.
He noted that martyrdom has long been part of the resistance’s path, recalling the loss of religious scholars, leaders, and commanders throughout history. “In this era as well, our leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was martyred while carrying this divine mission,” he said, adding that the banner of resistance “remains raised and protected.”
Addressing supporters, Fadlallah urged calm amid domestic “noise,” emphasizing that the priority is confronting external aggression. “As we defeated them in 1982, we will defeat them again,” he said, vowing that no storm would shake the Lebanese people’s resolve.
He acknowledged the scale of challenges but insisted the government must assume its responsibilities. “Despite shortcomings, delays, and at times compromises by some officials, the state remains responsible for its people,” he said, adding that the public has felt the difference between periods when deterrence equations existed and when security was left solely to the state.
Referring to developments in 2024, Fadlallah said Israeli aggression was confronted and prevented from occupying territory, with areas south of the Litani River handed to the state to assert authority. However, he argued that when the state moved to implement this, the enemy grew bolder and public support was lacking, widening the gap between people and government.
Fadlallah stressed that the resistance is an integral partner in the state and will defend that partnership. He outlined four non-negotiable priorities: the withdrawal of occupying forces from Lebanese territory, an end to Israeli violations, the release of detainees, and the reconstruction of affected areas. “Until these are achieved, no additional steps are open for discussion,” he said.
He also addressed calls for deploying the Lebanese army south of the Litani and implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and a ceasefire. “We agreed out of concern for the country and to avoid a new war, which we did not initiate,” he said, warning that the occupying regime seeks more concessions without international guarantees.
Concluding, Fadlallah said sovereignty is not subject to trial or bargaining. “Protecting it is not negotiable,” he said, calling for patience and steadfastness. “The blood of our martyrs is precious. Despite all the pain, we remain hopeful for the future.”
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