Resistance Leaders Pledge Support for Palestinian Resistance in Face of New Dangers
Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem speaks on
Al-Qud's Day
In speeches on March 29, International Al-Qud's Day, Resistance leaders pledged to support the Palestinian Resistance in the face of the new dangers.
Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem reaffirmed the steadfastness of the Palestinian Resistance, emphasizing that it remains deeply rooted in the people. He declared that reversing course is not an option, as the region undergoes a significant transformation with direct and tangible effects.
"We believe that the Palestinian cause is that of justice, we stand firm in our commitment, and we believe in the liberation of the holy sites," Qassem stressed, affirming that Lebanon's best interests lie in standing with the oppressed and supporting Palestine, Al-Mayadeen reported.
He warned that Israel is an expansionist enemy with no boundaries, determined to surpass all limits. He underscored that the Resistance remains a legitimate and natural response to these plots and ambitions.
"The Israeli enemy, with the support of ruthless U.S. tyranny, has set goals for itself: Expansion, ending the Resistance, and controlling the future of Lebanon," Qassem said, stating that the Lebanese state bears the responsibility of stepping out of the diplomatic paradigm in certain instances to confront the occupation.
Dismissing Israeli pretexts for the resumption of its aggression on Lebanon as meaningless, he insisted that Lebanon and its Resistance have remained committed to the Ceasefire Agreement, while Israel continues its assault. "There must be an end to this assault; we cannot accept that this approach continues," he said, urging the Lebanese state to take a firm stand.
"We cannot accept normalization (of relations) or political paths through which Israel achieves what it could not through war," Sheikh Naim Qassem emphasized. "The leaders of the Lebanese state are on a path of rejecting normalization," he added, underscoring that Lebanon's commitment to resisting Israeli assaults remains unwavering.
He also strongly rejected attempts to shift the balance of power in the region, stating that any such actions would be met with resolute opposition.
"If Israel thinks it can establish a new equation by attacking the southern suburbs, the south, and the Bekaa, this will not be accepted," he said, warning that Hezbollah would not tolerate any Israeli actions aimed at destabilizing Lebanon.
Sheikh Qassem also urged the Lebanese government to prioritize reconstruction, pledging that Hezbollah would fully support the state in these efforts. "The government must begin discussions on reconstruction, and we, as Hezbollah, will stand by the Lebanese state," he stated, emphasizing the importance of unity in rebuilding Lebanon.
Sheikh Naim Qassem also said the United States is attempting to dismantle the Palestinian cause through Israel. He said Palestine has been under occupation for over 75 years, yet Israel has failed to erase the Palestinian identity.
"Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was carried out to change the equation. The light of the Palestinian cause shines as a beacon of truth in the world, not to be extinguished," he said. The crimes of Israel have brought the true identity of the regime to the fore, he said adding that "The Zionist regime is grappling with an existential crisis and cannot secure its presence through occupation."
The U.S. displacement plan for Gaza, is "extremely dangerous," Qassem said. "This plan aims to end the Palestinian cause, displace the Palestinian people, occupy the lands of Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Jordan, and dominate West Asia according to the Western design." Continuous sacrifices and resistance will thwart this scheme, he said
Iran Pledges to Continue to Stand by Palestine
Iran remains committed to supporting the Palestinian cause through both direct backing for Resistance forces and military operations such as True Promise, General Esmaeil Qa'ani, Commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on March 26.
Qa'ani hailed the 2023 Operation Al-Aqsa Flood by Hamas, describing it as "a combination of battlefield resistance and popular resistance." He said the operation "introduced a new phenomenon of unity among resistance fronts," demonstrating their strength and solidarity. He reaffirmed Iran's unwavering support for the resistance front, stressing that it will "continue until the ultimate goal of liberating Al-Quds is achieved."
Palestinian Resistance Undaunted
Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya pointed out that the current phase of the Palestinian fight for liberation of which Al-Aqsa Flood was a turning point, is unprecedented in the history of Palestine. Operation Al-Aqsa Flood irreversibly reshaped the struggle for Palestine, he said. The operation demonstrated the ability of the Resistance to take the initiative and launch attacks, exposing the Zionist entity's security and military failures, he added. Despite months of relentless killing, terrorism, and destruction, with the full support of the U.S., the occupation has failed to break the will of the Palestinian people, he said.
Al-Hayya said the Resistance has succeeded in revealing the true nature of the occupation as the prime adversary of the Muslim world. The ongoing struggle, Al-Hayya said, has forged a new regional power dynamic, uniting fighters from Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and Iran in a common front against the occupation.
Al-Hayya also highly appreciated the role played by the "free people across the world" who have rallied to condemn Israel's aggression, reject the U.S. support for its crimes, and denounce the acts of terrorism committed by the occupation, which, he said, disregards all ethical and humanitarian values.
Al-Hayya called on the Arab and Islamic world to take a firm stand, saying the time had come to break the silence that the occupation exploits to push forward its expansionist agenda in the region. He said it is the duty of the entire Muslim Ummah to defend Al-Aqsa mosque, the second most important for the Muslim Ummah and support the people of Gaza and Palestine in their struggle. Any compromise on even a fraction of Al-Aqsa would be an act of betrayal against the faith, the nation, and the sacrifices of martyrs, Al-Hayya said.
The Secretary-General of the Palestinian resistance movement Islamic Jihad, Ziad al-Nakhalah, stated, "Our people have demonstrated their strength and have not budged in the face of global conspiracies. Al-Quds has always been the greatest weapon in the world."
Al-Nakhalah honoured the martyrs of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, saying "these brave men fought the enemy with unparalleled courage."
"Despite the sacrifices, the bond of unity within the Resistance in the region will never be broken. The Palestinian people will stand firm on their land and will accept nothing less than their rightful soil," he said.
Yemen's Ansarullah Resistance Movement Will Not Back Down
Sana'a, Yemen rally stands with Palestine, March 28, 2025
The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, also warned that Israel's ongoing aggression, backed by the United States, is aimed at dismantling the Palestinian cause. "The Israeli enemy's actions, mass killings, destruction of infrastructure, starvation, and thirst, clearly reveal their attempt to forcibly displace the Palestinian people," he said.
Al-Houthi called on Arab nations to take a "bold, historic stand" to prevent the displacement of the Palestinians and resist normalization with Israel. He said such displacement can only succeed with the complicity of certain Arab countries.
"If the Israeli enemy succeeds in displacing the Palestinian people, the next target will be Palestine's neighboring countries and the wider Arab world," he warned.
Despite the U.S. attacks, Yemen will not back down and will continue its operations in support of the Palestinian people, al-Houthi said.
This article was published in
Volume 55
Number 5 - April 3, 2025
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