Hezbollah's Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah affirmed that the recent aggression against Gaza, initiated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aimed to undermine the leadership structure of the Al-Quds Brigades and dismantle the direct command of its missile capabilities. In this context, he emphasized that Netanyahu's calculations were erroneous regarding the rapid restoration of the leadership of Palestinian factions, praising the wisdom of the Islamic Jihad movement in taking time to respond after coordinating with all factions inside and outside Gaza.
Nasrallah stated, "The Gaza battle is important, and its repercussions extend beyond the sector, affecting the entire region. We are currently providing limited assistance and are ready for a larger step when necessary."
Regarding Lebanon, Nasrallah, during a memorial for Hezbollah leader Mustafa Badreddine, remarked that those who believed Israel would remain in Lebanon and that Lebanon had entered the Israeli era were mistaken, as their bets and culture have collapsed due to being based on incorrect calculations. He continued, "Our problem lies in the loss of strategic thinking in Lebanon."
He pointed out, "There is a problem in Lebanon concerning the narrow-minded views and calculations of some, detaching from reality and denying developments." He questioned, "Is it possible to approach events in Lebanon without considering the regional events?"
He added, "It is not clear what justification prevents the Lebanese government from re-establishing relations with Syria." He stressed, "You cannot deal with events in Lebanon while ignoring regional events," pointing out that the internal and regional situation is influenced by the war in Ukraine and other global considerations.
He stated, "We are not in favor of appointing a governor for the Lebanese Central Bank, and the caretaker government should not designate anyone for this position — no appointment or extension for the governor; everyone must assume their responsibilities."
Concerning Lebanon, he said, "We believe that the Lebanese Parliament can continue normal legislation, not just urgent legislation," emphasizing that the caretaker government should continue its work within constitutional limits despite all difficulties. He acknowledged their efforts, stating the doors remain open for discussion, dialogue, and convergence on the presidential file, asserting, "We do not impose a candidate on anyone; let each side nominate any name it wishes. Let's go to the council to elect a president." Regarding the candidacy of former Minister Sleiman Frangieh, he remarked that "he is not a random candidate for us, but a natural and serious candidate."
Nasrallah called for a sovereign decision to coordinate with the Syrian state regarding the Syrian displacement issue.
He praised Syria's return to the Arab League and the invitation of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to the Arab summit as an important indicator. He continued, "The Iranian president's visit to Syria affirms the strategic Iranian-Syrian relationship at all levels," asserting that "Syria is currently strong in the Turkish elections, where candidates compete to present their visions toward Damascus."
Regarding drugs, he mentioned that if it were not for Hezbollah, the state would not have been able to dismantle Captagon factories and networks, reiterating their clear legal stance against it. He denied any connection to the killing of a drug dealer in a recent Jordanian strike in Syria, stating, "We do not smuggle drugs; we smuggle weapons. We do not accept that the honorable resistance weapon be tainted by the impurity of drugs."
