Why it matters:
As the biggest supporter of the Israeli regime, the U.S. provides the regime with more than $3 billion in military aid on an annual basis, in addition to its continued provision of intelligence support.
The big picture:
The assassination of Sayyed Nasrallah on September 27, 2024, was part of an intensified Israeli campaign that targeted Hezbollah’s leadership amid its aggression on Lebanon. Since October 2023, the Israeli regime has conducted extensive strikes, displacing over a million Lebanese and killing thousands, including top Hezbollah figures like Sayyed Hashem Safieddine.
What he’s saying:
Moussawi said that the missiles used in the attack were “not part of Israel’s arsenal” and were brought in specifically for this operation.
He added that U.S. intelligence operations against Hezbollah have surged tenfold since 2000 and largely “serve Israeli interests.”
While acknowledging that Hezbollah has suffered heavy blows, he emphasized that the movement “is not over, nor is the Resistance front.”
He pointed to Hezbollah’s ability to strike deep into Israeli territory, citing the Caesarea operation, in which a Hezbollah drone reached the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Key points:
- Hezbollah is conducting internal reviews of all military and security events in the recent war.
- Since October 2023, the conflict has resulted in approximately 4,000 Lebanese deaths—many of them civilians—and mass displacement.
- Despite losing key leaders, Hezbollah continues its strikes on Israeli strategic targets, vowing to sustain its resistance.
- Moussawi challenged Israeli claims of success, stating that there is “no evidence” that Tel Aviv has decisively weakened Hezbollah.
Go deeper:
Hezbollah’s statement aligns with broader U.S. interventionist policies in support of the Israeli regime in the region as a direct extension of Israeli military strategy.
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