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Hezbollah Chief Says Israel Seeks to Destroy Part of the Lebanese People
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 17, 2026
What happened
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said in an Ashura speech that Israel is trying to destroy Hezbollah socially, militarily and culturally in Lebanon. He called it an existential threat, claimed Hezbollah thwarted the “Greater Israel” project, and said Israel must leave southern Lebanon.
- 01Qassem said Israel seeks to eliminate Hezbollah socially, militarily and culturally.
- 02He said the threat includes killing, displacement and relocation.
- 03Qassem called the situation an existential threat to Hezbollah's future.
- 04He claimed Hezbollah thwarted the “Greater Israel” project.
- 05He said there are no safe areas for Israel in southern Lebanon.
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