Hezbollah won’t surrender arms, state weapons monopoly is US-Israeli plot

“Let America know that we will defend ourselves even if the worst-case scenario plays out. Disarmament will never happen to achieve Israel’s goal, even though the whole world unites against Lebanon and intends to wage a war,” Sheikh Qassem said on Saturday as he delivered a televised speech on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), the beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

He added that Hezbollah will not budge from such a position, as it is the most honourable national stance, requiring no validation from those with a dark and criminal background, and a history of sedition and corruption.

Sheikh Qassem pointed out that Hezbollah had achieved four great accomplishments: It liberated Lebanese territories, stood firm, deterred the Zionist enemy, and halted the invasion of Lebanon.

The Hezbollah chief warned that Lebanon will cease to exist with surrender, will have no future with surrender, and its history will be erased entirely.

“With Israel, there would be neither a place for Muslims nor for Christians in Lebanon. Be careful – this plot is very dangerous and could lead to the demise of Lebanon. They want to weaken Hezbollah and keep the army minimally armed so that Lebanon will be powerless,” Sheikh Qassem noted.

He emphasised that “Lebanon’s main problem is not that the state must have a monopoly on weapons in the country. This is a US-Israeli plot to take away Lebanon's strength and leave it defenceless in the face of threats.”

The Hezbollah leader said the plan is within the context of the Tel Aviv regime’s “Greater Israel” project, warning that surrender would lead to Lebanon ceasing to exist.

He also called on the Beirut government to “reconsider its positions and recalculate, and not make any further concessions.”

Sheikh Qassem blamed US-led sanctions and the rampant corruption for worsening economic conditions in Lebanon, stating that Washington has been working since 2019 to sabotage the state of affairs in Lebanon and create chaos inside the country so that it is no longer able to act independently.

He affirmed that the enemy’s scheme following the assassination of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and several military commanders was to obliterate Hezbollah.

“We fought a fierce battle and were able to prevent the enemy from achieving this objective,” he clarified.

Sheikh Qassem said unity and steadfastness can deter any military operation against Lebanon, emphasizing that Israel would not launch an act of aggression without the US green light.

The Hezbollah chief also stated that Lebanon has entered a “new phase” since the ceasefire agreement was enacted on November 27, 2024.

“Hezbollah has done everything necessary to implement the accord and assist the Lebanese government,” Sheikh Qassem stated.

Sheikh Qassem vowed to defend Lebanon's existence, saying the resistance is inseparable from the land and the people.

He stated Hezbollah's role is to confront aggression, while preventing war is the obligation of the Lebanese state.

The Hezbollah leader said his resistance movement is ready to cooperate fully with the Lebanese army to establish sovereignty, but will not surrender to the Zionist regime’s enemy.