Sayyed Nasrallah: If War Erupts, ‘Israel’ Will Be Returned to Stone Age

“Gratitude must be extended,” according to Sayyed Nasrallah, “to a multiplicity of parties for their instrumental contributions. This encompasses gratitude directed towards the martyrs; the populace; the resistance environment; the valiant fighters; the military and security institutions; the injured warriors; the official and popular support rendered to Iran and Syria; and the solidarity extended by the broader Islamic world.” The blend of these elements forged the epic and legendary narrative that unfolded over the span of 33 days, he said.

Reflecting upon the war, Sayyed Nasrallah marveled at the divine providence witnessed over those 33 days, highlighting how the divine promise of victory was fulfilled in defense of the faithful. He underscored the resolute demeanor of masses of people, a scene etched in courage and unwavering trust in the path of resistance, as the defining motif on August 14.

The territorial delineation of maritime boundaries and the commencement of exploration, Sayyed Nasrallah noted, hinged on the bedrock laid by the outcomes of the 2006 war. “The July 2006 victory is a historic victory for the future, too. The demarcation of the maritime borders and the start of oil exploration would not have been possible without building on the results of the 2006 July victory,” His eminence pointed out.

Regarding domestic issues, Sayyed Nasrallah highlighted the pressing need for a sovereign fund in Lebanon, ensuring that the nation’s oil wealth becomes an asset for all Lebanese citizens, benefitting generations to come.

He appealed to lawmakers to approach this matter with a sense of national and sovereign responsibility, citing the impending parliamentary session’s agenda that includes the proposed Sovereign Fund Law, the result of months of deliberation within pertinent parliamentary committees.

“We hope that MPs will approach the issue of the sovereign fund, a proposal set on the agenda of the parliamentary session on Thursday, with a national and sovereign approach. The Sovereign Fund is an urgent need for Lebanon, so that the oil wealth will be secured to all the Lebanese and the future generation, as well.”

To the Stone Age

The enemy, Hezbollah’s leader affirmed, refrains from infringing on Lebanon’s rights due to their understanding that such attempts would elicit a robust response, thereby invoking regret.

“The enemy’s reluctance to undermine Lebanon’s entitlement to its natural resources stems from Lebanon’s formidable strength. Preserving Lebanon’s rights and safeguarding its oil wealth hinges on retaining the entirety of its power elements, most notably the potency of the resistance movement,” his eminence said.

“The genuine guarantee to preserving Lebanon’s rights and its oil wealth is Lebanon’s preservation of all its power elements, foremost of which is the resistance,” Sayyed Nasrallah indicated, pointing that what prevents the enemy from diminishing Lebanon’s rights is that it knows well that any violation attempt will be met with a strong reaction that will make them regretful.

Recalling the Israeli home front before 2006, His eminence said it was mostly spared from all wars, but the resistance in 2006 forced it to be part of the war. “After 2006, the Israelis added a fourth element to their ‘security doctrine’, that is defense and protection. After the 2006 war, Israelis were forced to look for missile interception systems and made a great effort and spent enormously. The most important thing on the ‘home front’ is the unwillingness of settlers and occupiers of this land to endure sacrifice and bear the consequences.”

Hezbollah’s S.G. assured that since 2006, the Zionist army has started to decline and weaken, transitioning from aggression and initiation to a defensive posture. “Today, the Israeli army is in its worst condition compared to any time before. The enemy has switched from offensive mode to defensive mode.”

Affirming the ascendancy of the resistance axis, Sayyed Nasrallah remarked that “Israel” presently cloaks itself behind fortifications. He pointed to the lack of tangible ground gains, the fiasco of the attempted incursion into Gaza, and the assembly of combat units as testaments to this dynamic.

He mused over the possibility of the Israeli army’s revival in the face of extensive years of rehabilitation and maneuvers. “Such a resurgence remains elusive, as attested by statements from retired and active Israeli generals and officials acknowledging the army’s challenging predicament.”

“Since 2006, the Zionist military apparatus has steadily regressed, its vigor and potency waning. The enemy’s maneuvers to assess its home front’s readiness have yielded reports indicating inadequacy,” he went on to say.

Sayyed Nasrallah categorically stated that the Israeli present state is considerably weaker compared to the past, while the resistance and its axis have grown stronger. The battle’s evolution into an engagement involving the resistance axis, he asserted, would eliminate the viability of “Israel.”

Sayyed Nasrallah conveyed the message that the Israeli leadership must acknowledge the gravity of the arena they inhabit, warning that any hostile actions towards Lebanon would thrust them into a regressive epoch akin to the Stone Age.

solution in Lebanon is partition, however, this will not happen, Sayyed Nasrallah said.

Final Word

Also, on the local level, Sayyed Nasrallah said the dialogue with the Free Patriotic Movement is serious and positive, but added that it needs some time, as it needs consultations with some political forces. He regretted how some political forces do not want any dialogue between the Lebanese.

“Rather, they want entrenchment, lineups and incitements,” he emphasized.

Sayyed Nasrallah touched upon the step by the family of Mahdi Scouts member, who died in a car accident, to donate some of his organs, hailing it and calling on people to follow their step to save other people’s lives. “The family of Ali Sharafeddine embodied the culture of life and sacrifice, we are proud of them,” he said.

He ended up saying, during his July victory’s 17th anniversary speech: Today, we find ourselves on an ascending trajectory, guided by a promising and expansive horizon. With resolute steps, we stride unwaveringly toward the ultimate triumph.

Source: Al-Manar English Website