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Hezbollah's Naim Qassem Says Group Ready for Israeli Ground Incursion After Nasrallah's Assassination

Sep 30, 2024, 09:29 AM

Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, has declared that the group is prepared to confront any Israeli ground incursion into southern Lebanon. This statement comes in the wake of the assassination of Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, last week. Qassem emphasized that the resistance forces are ready for ground combat and confident in their ability to emerge victorious. He noted that Hezbollah's operations have continued unabated despite the recent leadership loss, and the group remains steadfast in its commitment to defend Lebanon against Israeli aggression. Qassem also mentioned that the battle could be long, and the group is prepared for any scenario.