During the funeral of Ibrahim Aqil in Beirut, the deputy secretary general of Hezbollah, Naim Qassem, delivered a powerful speech condemning Israel for what he described as 'war crimes that are painful to us.' Aqil was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut, following coordinated attacks that targeted Hezbollah fighters, resulting in numerous injuries and casualties.
Qassem stated that a 'battle without limits' has commenced as a response to Israel's actions. He emphasized that Hezbollah did not need to issue threats or specify its retaliation, indicating that recent events have escalated the conflict to a new level.
Referring to the rocket attacks launched against Israel on Saturday night, Qassem highlighted that these actions were part of the ongoing confrontation. He accused Israel of committing three war crimes that deeply affected Hezbollah and criticized the severity of the recent attacks, labeling them as monstrous.
Expressing the pain caused by Israel's actions, Qassem asserted that Hezbollah would not back down and vowed to continue supporting Gaza despite the ongoing conflict. He warned that Israel would also face consequences for inflicting suffering, emphasizing that both sides would experience the repercussions of the escalating tensions.
Qassem's speech underscored the determination of Hezbollah to resist Israeli aggression and maintain solidarity with Gaza. He conveyed a message of resilience and defiance, asserting that Lebanon's support for Gaza would persist until the conflict in the region comes to an end.
