Our response will come, regardless of consequences: Sayyed Nasrallah
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah underscored, during a tribute ceremony for martyred commander Fouad Shokor (Sayyed Mohsen), that the Israeli occupation might resort to breaking the sound barrier over the suburbs of Beirut in a provocative attempt due to their being “small-minded.”
He noted that in the event this happens, noting the Israeli Air Force has broken the sound barrier several times ahead of the speech, the response will be with the typical slogans emphasizing that the Resistance remains resilient and undeterred.
Sayyed Nasrallah presented the martyred leader as being from the founding fathers of the Islamic Resistance and one of its earliest commanders, emphasizing that martyr Shokor participated in all the key battles fought by the Resistance.
The Secretary-General further highlighted that Sayyed Mohsen was one of the masterminds behind the victory attained in 2000, and in 2006, the main operations room was under his command during the July War.
According to Sayyed Nasrallah, Sayyed Mohsen was present day and night in the operations room since the very first day of Operation al-Aqsa Flood.
Moreover, the Resistance leader further emphasized that the martyr was one of the strategic minds of the Resistance, noting that he had a wealth of ideas and proposals. Sayyed Mohsen was responsible for preparing drafts on war tactics, new strategies, and other related matters, showcasing his innovation and expertise in these areas, he underlined.
Significantly, Sayyed Mohsen was also described as the “maker of men”, explaining that the martyr was influential in his surroundings and many of the Hezbollah martyrs throughout the years were his students.
Sayyed Nasrallah then declared that the loss of Sayyed Mohsen was profoundly significant for the Resistance and its environment, but it did not shake their resolve or inflict any hesitation upon them.
On the practical level, Sayyed Nasrallah highlighted that the units led by Sayyed Mohsen prior to his martyrdom, even after his ascending, continue to advance and develop their operations, as evidenced by recent feats.
On regional scene
Regarding the situation on the regional level, Sayyed Nasrallah highlighted that the ongoing battle centers on Palestine, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, with these areas forming the core battlefield, assisted by all support fronts.
The Hezbollah chief noted that recent developments have unveiled the objectives of Israeli occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s extremist government, which rejects any calls for a ceasefire or halt to the war, insisting on returning to further confrontations following a periodical ceasefire as shown in every round of negotiations.
According to Sayyed Nasrallah, Netanyahu’s goal is to subdue Gaza and enforce absolute control over it. He stressed that the Israeli regime rejects the idea of a Palestinian State even within Gaza. He further underlined that the occupied West Bank was now being subjected to airstrikes and drone strikes, with plans to expand settlements, displace Palestinians toward Jordan, and officially annex the remainder of the territory.
Sayyed Nasrallah emphasized, time and time again, that the Israeli occupation was communicating to the international community that it had no intention of establishing a Palestinian State.
The Hezbollah leader further remarked that there had been no political progress since the Oslo Accords were signed 31 years ago. He criticized the American rhetoric about a Palestinian state, labeling it as “hypocritical and false.”
Sayyed Nasrallah said US support for “Israel” now reflected its diminished strength and prestige compared to the past. He also highlighted that the Israeli occupation relies heavily on the United States and Western countries for protection, as it is incapable of safeguarding itself independently opposite to what things used to be historically where “Israel” would fight all Arab armies single-handedly.
