Hezbollah Marks Two Years Since Nasrallah's Killing, Vows Continued Resistance

Hezbollah marked the second anniversary of the killing of its former leader, Hassan Nasrallah, with ceremonies held across Lebanon on Sunday. Acting Secretary-General Na'im Qassem delivered a speech vowing to continue Nasrallah's path, stating that the organization built by the late leader remains strong. "We will continue on this path," Qassem promised, highlighting Hezbollah's role in building a "strong and powerful popular base."

The main ceremony took place at Nasrallah's burial site in Beirut's Dahieh district, with other events held in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley. The commemorations also honored the killing of Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah's cousin and a potential successor. Qassem reiterated Hezbollah's commitment to "resistance" against Israel, framing it as a divine mission to liberate occupied land and prevent Israeli expansion.

Qassem strongly criticized Lebanon's current leadership, accusing them of surrendering to Israeli and American demands and undermining the country's strength. He argued that Lebanon without resistance would be "erased" and that the current authorities were aiding a "Israeli-American project" instead of confronting it. He specifically called out the President for allegedly violating the constitution and the Taif Agreement.

He also asserted that any Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory would be a result of Hezbollah's resistance and an Iranian-American understanding, not direct negotiations. Qassem dismissed the effectiveness of Lebanon's seven rounds of direct negotiations with Israel, calling the outcome "below zero." He concluded by criticizing American global dominance and the perceived absence of international justice, suggesting it would contribute to Israel's downfall.