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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem delivers a speech on Oct. 6, 2026. (Credit: Al-Manar website)
Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem on Wednesday challenged calls for the group to disarm and did not rule out a new military escalation in Lebanon, saying that "if they believe Israel will not stop its attacks unless Hezbollah disarms, then let it attack, how does that concern you?"In addition, he said Lebanon should take advantage of the results of the midterm elections in the United States, which saw the Republican party lose both houses of Congress. "Donald Trump's project was defeated, and Benjamin Netanyahu is broken," he proclaimed. In a speech delivered for "Hezbollah's Martyr's Day," Qassem stressed that "resistance" is needed considering Israel's aim to disarm Hezbollah in order to "build settlements in Lebanon." The Hezbollah leader added:... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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