Hezbollah Refuses Disarmament, Ready for Martyrdom - Qassem's Declaration
Hezbollah's Unwavering Stance Against Disarmament Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group based in Lebanon, has made it clear that it will not surrender its weapons, even as the Lebanese government pushes for its disarmament. This stance was reaffirmed by the group’s leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem, during a gathering of supporters marking one year since the death of his predecessor, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli air strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut on September 27, 2024, was a central figure in Hezbollah’s operations and political influence. His death, along with the destruction of much of the group’s military capabilities by Israel, has weakened Hezbollah’s grip on Lebanese politics. In response, the Lebanese government has ordered the army to take steps toward disarming the group. Qassem addressed tens of thousands of supporters at the tomb of Nasrallah, emphasizing that Hezbollah would never abandon its weapons. “We are ready for marty...