‘We cannot be defeated’: Hezbollah chief rallies supporters 2 years after Nasrallah killing
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem declared that Israel failed to break the resistance or end the group during a rally in Beirut's southern suburbs marking two years since the assassination of longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah. Addressing thousands of supporters on Sunday, Qassem stated that Israeli soldiers were unable to achieve their goals, consolidate occupation, or establish settlements in Lebanon. The event took place amid reports that the Lebanese president ordered security chiefs to avoid the memorial ceremony, while the Iran-backed group also announced plans to help house thousands of displaced Lebanese.
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- ✓ Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem stated on Sunday that Israel was unable to break the Iran-backed group or end its existence.
- ✓ Thousands of Hezbollah supporters gathered in Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday to mark two years since Israel killed longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah.
- ✓ Qassem said Israeli soldiers failed to achieve their goals to consolidate the Israeli occupation and establish settlements in Lebanon.
- ✓ Hezbollah plans to contribute to a project to house thousands of Lebanese displaced persons.
What changed
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem delivered a televised anniversary address on Sunday asserting that Israeli forces failed to destroy the group.
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Hezbollah Chief Rallies Supporters Two Years After Nasrallah Killing
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem declared that Israel failed to break the resistance or end the group during a rally in Beirut's southern suburbs marking two years since the assassination of longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah. Addressing thousands of supporters on Sunday, Qassem stated that Israeli soldiers were unable to achieve their goals, consolidate occupation, or establish settlements in Lebanon. The event took place amid reports that the Lebanese president ordered security chiefs to avoid the memorial ceremony, while the Iran-backed group also announced plans to help house thousands of displaced Lebanese.
Why it matters
The memorial marks the second anniversary of the targeted killing of Hassan Nasrallah by Israel, an event that fundamentally altered the trajectory of the Iran-backed militant group. Domestic tensions in Lebanon persist alongside the ongoing conflict, highlighted by state orders for security chiefs to skip the commemoration. Meanwhile, Hezbollah continues to navigate reconstruction and housing efforts for displaced populations in Lebanon.
What is confirmed
- Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem stated on Sunday that Israel was unable to break the Iran-backed group or end its existence.
- Thousands of Hezbollah supporters gathered in Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday to mark two years since Israel killed longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah.
- Qassem said Israeli soldiers failed to achieve their goals to consolidate the Israeli occupation and establish settlements in Lebanon.
- Hezbollah plans to contribute to a project to house thousands of Lebanese displaced persons.
Still unconfirmed
- The Lebanese president reportedly ordered security chiefs to avoid the Nasrallah memorial ceremony.
What to watch next
- Developments regarding the housing project for displaced Lebanese citizens
- Any official Lebanese state response to security officials attending or avoiding Hezbollah events
- Further operational or political moves by Hezbollah leadership under Naim Qassem
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- www.timesofisrael.com — Lebanon - The Times of Israel
- The Jerusalem Post — Two years on: How did Nasrallah's assassination effect Hezbollah?
- i24NEWS — Hezbollah As We Know It Died With Nasrallah - Analysis
- www.israelhayom.com — Nasrallah's legacy and Shiite anger
- Reuters — Hezbollah plans to contribute to project to house thousands of Lebanese displaced, chief says
- The Times of Israel — Report: Lebanese president ordered security chiefs to avoid Nasrallah memorial ceremony
- The Times of Israel — ‘We cannot be defeated’: Hezbollah chief rallies supporters 2 years after Nasrallah killing
- AP News — Photos show events marking 2 years since Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
- www.straitstimes.com — Hezbollah chief says Israel unable to 'break' the resistance ...
- akhbar.com — Hezbollah Chief Says Israel Unable to ‘Break’ Group on ...
- www.arabnews.com — Hezbollah chief says Israel unable to ‘break the resistance’
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