Israeli-Hezbollah conflict

Statement issued by Hezbollah:

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
“So let those who exchange the life of this world for the Hereafter fight in the cause of God. And whoever fights in the cause of God and is killed or overcomes, We will give him a great reward yum﴾
God Almighty has spoken the truth

His Eminence the Master, the Master of Resistance, the righteous servant, has moved to the side of his Lord and His pleasure as a great martyr, a brave, heroic leader, a wise, insightful and faithful believer, joining the immortal caravan of martyrs of the luminous Karbala in the divine journey of faith in the footsteps of the prophets and martyred imams.
His Eminence Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, joined his great and immortal martyrs, whose journey he led for nearly thirty years, during which he led them from victory to victory, succeeding the master of the martyrs of the Islamic Resistance in 1992 until the liberation of Lebanon in 2000 and until the divine, sustaining victory in 2006 and all the other battles of honor and redemption, until To the battle of support and heroism in support of Palestine, Gaza and the oppressed Palestinian people.

We offer our condolences to the owner of the era and time (may God bless him and grant him peace), the Guardian of the Muslims, Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, may his shadow be long, the great authorities, the Mujahideen, the believers, the nation of resistance, our patient and Mujahid Lebanese people, the entire Islamic nation, all the free and oppressed in the world, and his honorable and patient family, and we congratulate His Eminence the Secretary General of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah Radwan. May God grant him the highest divine honors, the Order of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, fulfilling his most precious desires and the highest levels of faith and pure belief, as a martyr on the road to Jerusalem and Palestine. We condole and bless his fellow martyrs who joined his pure and sacred procession following the treacherous Zionist raid on the southern suburb.

The leadership of Hezbollah pledges to the highest, holiest and most precious martyr in our journey, full of sacrifices and martyrs, to continue its jihad in confronting the enemy, in support of Gaza and Palestine, and in defense of Lebanon and its steadfast and honorable people.

And to the honorable mujahideen and the victorious and victorious heroes of the Islamic resistance, and you are the trust of the beloved martyr, and you are his brothers who were his impregnable shield and the crown jewel of heroism and redemption. Our leader, His Eminence, is still among us with his thought, spirit, line, and sacred approach, and you are in the pledge of loyalty and commitment to resistance and sacrifice until victory.

Saturday 9/28/2024
24 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1446 AH

Israeli military informed Beirut International Airport in Lebanon of an Iranian plane on route from Tehran. Warning was clear that Israel will target the plane along with the entire airport should it land at the airport

Such restrictions indicate an escalation phase in the war of attrition

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Another important point is the complicity, by action or omission, of Russia and China.
If these two powers gave weapons to Iran, Syria and Hezbollah, they could help.
For example: giving Hezbollah an anti-aircraft defense system and electronic warfare. This would end Zionist air superiority.
But as long as these two countries continue to conciliate with Israel, they will maintain this situation, where Zionism has the concrete support of the First Superpower: the USA, the largest military alliance: NATO and the Chinese and Russians look the other way and let things happen.

— The moment of announcing the news on Al-Mayadeen (Arabic)

https://t.me/Middle_East_Spectator/10200

32 years ago, after the assassination of Hezbollah Secretary-General, martyr Seyyed Abbas Moussawi, in 1992, Israeli newspapers headlined: “The era of conflict with Hezbollah in its comfortable playground has ended.”

What happened next?
A nation whose leaders are martyrs is an invincible nation.

https://t.me/ResistanceTrench2/11434

Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah: Be aware that this bastard (Israel) son of bastard (America) has put me in a crossroad, between being killed or accepting humiliation and I will choose martyrdom.

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The people of Beirut are crying and mourning in the streets.

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Iraq declared a three-day general mourning throughout Iraq in mourning for the martyrdom of Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and his companions in the Israeli attack on Beirut.

The head of the Lebanon file in the Quds Force of the IRGC, Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan, was martyred in the Israeli attack on Beirut yesterday.

The black flag was raised above the blessed Razawi dome, declaring a state of mourning over the woeful martyrdom of his eminence, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

https://t.me/ResistanceTrench2/11445

Who was Hassan Nasrallah? A deep dive into Hezbollah's longstanding leader

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Friday alongside several commanders of the powerful Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and paramilitary force which he led for 32 years.

Early life and rise to power

Humble beginnings: Born in 1960 in Beirut, Hassan Nasrallah was the eldest of nine children in a poor, not particularly religious family of greengrocers. His family fled Beirut in 1975 at the start of the Lebanese Civil War. In 1978, Nasrallah joined the Amal Movement, a Shia political and militia group founded by Iranian-Lebanese cleric Musa al-Sadr.

Joining Hezbollah: In 1982, Nasrallah transitioned to Hezbollah, a newly-formed, Iran-backed militia established to resist the Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon. His quick rise within the ranks led him to become chief of Hezbollah’s executive council by 1985.

Mentorship and leadership

Nasrallah’s ties with Shia leaders and revolutionary figures during his travels in Iraq and Iran in the 70s and 80s set him up for greater roles. In 1992, after the assassination of Abbas al-Musawi, Hezbollah's then-leader and Nasrallah’s mentor, Nasrallah took over the leadership. He vowed to continue al-Musawi’s path, stating, “We will continue this path…even if we are martyred, all of us and our houses demolished over our heads, we will not abandon the choice of the Islamic Resistance.”

Nasrallah led Hezbollah for more than 30 years, shaping it into a major political and military force.

Military strategy and resistance

Building Hezbollah’s Military Power: Under Nasrallah, Hezbollah grew into one of the most formidable militias in the Middle East. It adopted guerrilla warfare tactics while incorporating special operations units, like the elite Radwan Force, and expanded its capabilities with long-range rockets, missiles, and drones. By 2021, Nasrallah claimed that Hezbollah’s strength had reached 100,000 fighters.

Resistance against Israel: Hezbollah's military victories against Israel became Nasrallah's key legacy. In 2000, Hezbollah forced Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon after years of guerrilla warfare. In 2006, during the Lebanon War, Hezbollah held off Israeli forces, earning it widespread popularity among supporters as the only Arab armed force to push back the IDF.

Political transformation and diplomacy

Institutionalizing Hezbollah: Nasrallah played a crucial role in embedding Hezbollah into Lebanon's political life. Under his leadership, the party participated in elections, winning 12 parliamentary seats in 1992 and 15 seats by 2022, making it a significant player in Lebanese politics. He also altered Hezbollah’s platform in 2009 to focus on resistance to external enemies, and dropped the goal of creating an Islamic republic in Lebanon, out of respect for the country's religious diversity.

Diplomatic ties: At the international level, Hezbollah forged diplomatic ties unusual for a non-state actor of its stature, becoming a key member of the Iran-led Axis of Resistance. And although the US, its European allies, and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries list the group as a ‘terrorist organization’, Hezbollah maintains cordial contacts with rising global powers, including Russia and China, in no small part thanks to Nasrallah’s diplomacy and moderating influence.

Legacy and final years

Unyielding in resistance: Even in the last months of his life, Nasrallah continued to support Palestinian fighters and lead Hezbollah in clashes with Israeli forces. His fiery speeches inspired many, and he remained a steadfast figure of resistance until his reported death in an Israeli airstrike on September 27, 2024.

Personal life: Known for his personal modesty, Nasrallah earned a salary of just $1,300 per month. He is survived by his wife and two children, with his son Muhammad Hadi dying in a clash with Israeli forces in 1997.

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— NEW: Lebanese people are coming out on the streets of Beirut, mourning Sayyes Hassan Nasrallah, and chanting 'we will never surrender'

https://t.me/Middle_East_Spectator/10206

Fool me once , shame on you . Fool me twice shame on me . Ho Chi Minh survived . Castro survived . Why does top commanders of Hamas and Hezb Allah and Iran not survive ? Because they are not always surrounded by friends . There is a loss . There is damage . The way to secure command structure : A horizontal versus a vertical command structure . No hierarchy . Nobody knows everything . Decisions fully democratic at local and national level . RIP to all the martyrs . The path continues .

— NEW: The Iraqi government has declared 3 days of public mourning, and even Iraq's Sunni endowment office has issued an official letter mourning Nasrallah, something which is quite rare

Statement by the office of His Eminence Imam Ali al-Sistani, the leading Shia scholar

In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful

(Among the believers are men true to what they promised Allah. Among them is he who has fulfilled his vow [to the death], and among them is he who awaits [his chance], and they did not alter [the terms of their commitment] by any alteration.)

We received with great sorrow and regret the news of the martyrdom of the great scholar, His Eminence Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and a group of his brothers in the honorable Lebanese resistance, and dozens of innocent civilians, in the horrific massacre committed by the Israeli enemy army in the beloved suburb of Beirut.

The great martyr was a leadership model that was unparalleled in recent decades. He played a distinguished role in the victory over the Israeli occupation by liberating Lebanese lands, and he supported the Iraqis with everything he could in liberating their country from the ISIS terrorists.

He also took great positions in support of the oppressed Palestinian people until he paid his precious life as a price for that.

As we extend our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the noble Lebanese people and all oppressed peoples in this great loss and affliction

We implore God Almighty to bestow His vast mercy and satisfaction upon the deceased and to unite him with, Muhammad and his pure family, in the highest heavens, and to inspire his family and all those who are grieving his loss with patience and solace.

To God we belong and to Him we shall return.