Naim Qassem: We are not fighting on behalf of anyone and our project is to protect Lebanon

Baghdad - INA

Secretary-General of Hezbollah Sheikh Naim Qassem confirmed today, Wednesday, that Hezbollah does not fight on behalf of anyone and its project is to protect Lebanon, while he indicated that the resistance is the one that will disrupt the Zionist project in the region.

Qassem said in a speech followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "My work program is a continuation of the program of the martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah," offering his "thanks to the leadership of Hezbollah for choosing him to carry this heavy burden.".

He added, "We adhere to the approach of the martyr Hassan Nasrallah and the people of Gaza have a right over us to support them, and we will remain on the path of war within the planned developments," stressing that "the resistance exists to liberate the land and confront the occupation and its expansionist intentions.".

He continued, "The Zionist entity committed 39 thousand air and sea violations against Lebanon and was not committed to Resolution 1701," explaining that "through resistance we disrupt the Zionist project.".

 He continued in his speech, "We are facing a major project in the region and it is a war that is not limited to Lebanon and Gaza, but rather a global war against the resistance and its steadfastness in Gaza and Lebanon, and we will build the future of our generations," indicating, "We have said repeatedly that we do not want war, but we are ready if it is imposed on us and we do not fight on behalf of anyone and our project is to liberate our land and our country is independent.".

The Secretary-General of Hezbollah stressed that "Iran supports our project and does not want anything from us," announcing "welcoming any country that supports the resistance," while stressing that "Hezbollah's capabilities are great and broad."