MP Hassan Fadlallah, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, affirmed that from a position of strength, presence, and concern for their country, they want it to remain united. They reject any attempt to incite strife, divide the country, or federalize it. He added that some in Lebanon are mistaken in betting that increased Israeli pressure will weaken them internally.
He asserted that despite all the pressures their environment faces, it has never felt that resistance is a burden. The true burden on Lebanon is the Israeli aggression, the occupation of land, the failure to release prisoners, and the lack of progress in reconstruction. Resistance, on the other hand, is a symbol of dignity, pride, strength, protection, and liberation. Were it not for resistance, he said, the region would still be occupied today.
MP Fadlallah’s remarks came during a memorial ceremony held by Hezbollah to honor “the pure blood” and commemorate the martyr, “the blessed one,” who gave his life for Lebanon and its people: the Mujahid Muhammad Adel Al-Saghir “Osama,” a member of the Bint Jbeil Municipal Council. The ceremony took place at the Ahl al-Bayt Complex in Bint Jbeil, attended by martyrs’ families, religious scholars, dignitaries, and crowds from the city and surrounding villages.
MP Fadlallah stated that lifting the burden from Lebanon begins with state institutions fulfilling their responsibilities by working to implement a ceasefire, striving for the release of prisoners, meeting obligations in reconstruction, and halting certain practices by official financial institutions that obstruct reconstruction and prevent funds from reaching the people.
He pointed out that when discussing the state and its role, people raise legitimate questions: Which state? Which institutions? Given the official rhetoric, the historical neglect of the region by state officials, the lack of reassurance from the government’s handling of the southern issue, the attacks, and reconstruction—and considering that current practices and political discourse are widening the gap between the people and state institutions—these questions are valid. However, he noted, the state is not merely individuals or a single government. Individuals come and go, governments change, but the nation, the state as an entity, and the people remain.
He said that had this environment not possessed a calm and discerning mind, it would have faced these challenges differently. Even as they adhere to the ceasefire and call on the state to fulfill its duties, they do so from a position of courage, wisdom, rationality, and concern for the country—so that the state may seize every opportunity to meet its obligations. He asked: Who could endure all this? What people could tolerate such incitement, misinformation, and distortion from within and without? If any other group in Lebanon possessed similar elements of strength, foremost being their people, and were subjected to the same pressures, Lebanon would be in a very different situation.
He continued: Isn’t our conduct in the face of such endurance a sign of rationality and prudence? At the same time, it is a sign of strength because this is our country, and we want to preserve it and refuse to allow it to be harmed. Our strength comes from our people, our unwavering faith in God, and the precious blood and sacrifice of our youth. We do not fear for our future in Lebanon. If we have any concern, it is for Lebanon itself—for its existence and survival in the face of Israeli aggression and the schemes devised for our region.
MP Fadlallah said that Lebanon is subjected to continuous aggression in various forms: security, military, economic, financial, political, and media-related. All this targeting aims to force surrender, because what the enemy wants from the country and its resistance is surrender and the raising of the white flag. This is not merely about decisions; there are no weapons or decisions being made in southern or northern Lebanon. The ultimate goal of all these attacks, movements, and pressures is to force the country
into complete submission.
MP Fadlallah concluded: “Surrender is absolutely not in our vocabulary. Circumstances, the balance of power, and evolving situations may dictate a certain course of action and discourse, but this does not mean we will submit to this enemy and its goals. The battle may subside at times, and weapons may not be used at times, but all of this falls within the framework of a clear resistance strategy—a strategy of steadfastness, resilience, endurance, and patience, and of not surrendering. This does not mean there are no pains, difficulties, or sacrifices. Every young man, every drop of blood, is precious and dear. Our blood is not cheap at all, and no one in Lebanon has the right, nor should anyone think, that this precious blood can be taken lightly.”
Source: Hezbollah Media Relations Office