In an open letter addressed to His Excellency the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, the Speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri, the Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, and the Lebanese people, Hezbollah emphasized its commitment to national sovereignty. It categorically rejected any attempt to drag Lebanon into new negotiation rounds that serve the interests and aggressive objectives of the Zionist enemy.
The party affirmed that the ceasefire declaration of November 27, 2024—which followed the Zionist aggression against Lebanon—constitutes part of the implementation of International Resolution 1701. This declaration obligates the enemy to withdraw beyond the Blue Line. However, as usual, the Zionist entity has continued its violations by land, sea, and air, defying all calls to cease its attacks and persisting in the violation of Lebanese sovereignty without restraint.
In its statement, the party indicated that the government, through its hasty decision regarding the “exclusivity of arms,” provided the enemy with an opportunity to exploit the situation and resurrect the issue of disarming the resistance. Hezbollah described this as a national transgression, emphasizing that the weapons that protected Lebanon are not subject to bargaining or negotiation. They stated that such discussions can only occur within a comprehensive national framework, as part of an overall strategy for defending the country.
Hezbollah stressed that the Israeli enemy is not only targeting the resistance but also seeks to weaken Lebanon in all its components and impose political and security subservience upon it. It called for a unified national stance against blackmail and aggression, affirming that negotiating with a treacherous enemy supported by the American hegemon will only result in further concessions. The party asserted that the national stance must focus on implementing the ceasefire agreement in its entirety and pressuring the enemy to abide by it, rather than being drawn into new negotiating proposals that pave the way for normalization or compromise Lebanon’s right to resist occupation.
In conclusion, Hezbollah affirmed that defending Lebanon “is not a decision of war or peace, but a legitimate right and a national duty in the face of an enemy that imposes war and continues its aggression.” It renewed its pledge to stand alongside the army and the people to protect the land, sovereignty, and national dignity.
The letter concluded: “We pledge to our proud people that we will remain steadfast in our position of honor and righteousness, neither wavering nor retreating, as long as there is occupation and aggression on our land, and as long as the pulse of resistance beats in our hearts—a resistance that knows no defeat.”
Source: Hezbollah Media Relations (translated and edited by Al-Manar)
