Al-Manar’s Director General, Ibrahim Farhat, affirmed that “the resistance triumphed through its people, fighters, and media.”
In a special appearance on the “Panorama Today” program, he expressed his gratitude to all the channel’s staff, especially those in the field, highlighting that this war was unique and should not be compared to the events of 2006.
Farhat confirmed that Al-Manar is at the heart of the challenge and, as such, remains a constant target of Israeli aggression. He described Al-Manar as an exceptional media institution, driven by a martyrdom-like commitment, and highlighted the significant challenges it faced throughout the war, emphasizing that no one shirked their responsibilities.
Al-Manar’s Commitment to Its Mission Amidst War
In his powerful message, Al-Manar’s Director General recalled the staff’s unwavering determination to remain in the field, despite immense challenges, embodying the spirit of sacrifice to ensure the channel’s presence throughout the war:
The episode featured footage of Al-Manar’s operations inside and outside its headquarters during the war. Farhat revealed that some of the institution’s backup centers were damaged by Israeli airstrikes.
He affirmed that throughout the conflict, Al-Manar remained dedicated to reflecting the resistance’s heroism with transparency and credibility—a standard that was never compromised. “This is something we do not negotiate,” he stated.
Farhat emphasized the channel’s resolve to remain in Lebanon, highlighting the unique challenges it faced and reaffirming that its mission to stay connected with the people could never be compared to others broadcasting from abroad.
The Director General concluded by stressing that the victory achieved in this war surpassed that of July 2006, noting that the scale of the current struggle and its aftermath was unprecedented. “The resistance is recovering and rebuilding itself,” he affirmed.
Source: Al-Manar English Website
