'Prevented Enemy From Destroying...': Hezbollah Chief Declares Victory Against Israel

Last Updated:November 30, 2024, 07:35 IST

A US-brokered ceasefire came into effect on Wednesday, bringing an end to months of conflict. Hezbollah chief termed it a victory.

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem (Reuters Image)

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Friday termed the ceasefire declaration between Israel and Lebanon a “great victory" as Israel was “prevented" from destroying the militant group.

In his first speech since a ceasefire came into effect before dawn on Wednesday, Qassem termed the “victory" even greater than “that of July 2006".

“I have decided to declare… officially and clearly that we are facing a great victory that surpasses that of July 2006," Qassem said, adding, “We won because we prevented the enemy from destroying Hezbollah… (and) from annihilating or weakening the resistance."

Notably, the ceasefire deal, brokered by Israel’s allies the US and France, brought an end to over a year-long conflict that began after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The tensions between the two neighbouring countries escalated this year after the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh.

Under the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli troops will hold their positions, however, “a 60-day period will commence in which the Lebanese military and security forces will begin their deployment towards the south," according to a US official.

Beirut, Lebanon

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