Hezbollah Ready to Confront Israeli Ground Incursion in Southern Lebanon, Says Deputy Leader

Sep 30, 2024, 10:04 AM

Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has declared that the resistance group is prepared to confront any Israeli ground incursion into southern Lebanon. This announcement comes in Qassem's first public address following the assassination of the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Qassem emphasized that Hezbollah is ready for a long war and confident of victory, asserting that their military capabilities remain intact despite recent losses. He also assured that Hezbollah's operations have continued unabated and that a new leader will be chosen soon. Qassem noted that the group is prepared for ground engagement as part of their ongoing battle plan.