Hezbollah’s Qassem Vows to Fight, Promises Swift Replacement for Nasrallah

Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem, delivered a televised address on Monday in tribute to the slain Hezbollah leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and vowed that the group would continue its fight.

“Sayyed Nasrallah will always remain with us,” Qassem assured Hezbollah’s members and fighters.

Contrary to Israeli claims that a meeting of 20 officials was targeted when Nasrallah was killed, Qassem stated that Israel is committing massacres across Lebanon. He also criticized the U.S. for aiding Israel, stating, “Israel is mistaken if it believes war will help it achieve its objectives.”

Despite the unprecedented attacks, Qassem emphasized that Hezbollah has endured and will continue to follow Nasrallah’s path, maintaining its goals and support for Palestine.

“We won’t abandon our positions, and the resistance will keep aiding Palestine,” he said, adding that the battle could be prolonged, but Hezbollah’s fighters are prepared for any ground invasion, and they expect victory.

Qassem stressed that Israel will not be able to weaken Hezbollah’s military capabilities and that the group will soon choose a new secretary-general. He also praised Lebanon’s “national unity,” expressing gratitude to the government, political groups, NGOs, and hospitals.