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Hezbollah Declares Ceasefire Victory in Lebanon, Citing Iranian Support and Israeli Defeat

Nov 29, 2024, 04:47 PM

Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has declared that the recent ceasefire agreement in Lebanon represents a significant strategic victory for the group, surpassing their achievements in the 2006 conflict. In a public address, Qassem emphasized that Hezbollah approved the ceasefire with their heads held high, asserting that the agreement was made under the umbrella of Lebanese sovereignty. He highlighted the group's coordination with the Lebanese army to ensure the implementation of the deal, stating that the resistance and the army would work together at the highest level. Qassem also expressed gratitude to Iran, its leadership, and the Revolutionary Guard for their support, as well as to the leaders and people of Syria, Yemen, and Iraq. He noted that Hezbollah's steadfastness had instilled fear in the Israeli military, leading to a significant defeat for Israel, with hundreds of thousands fleeing from northern Israel due to the resistance's actions.