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Hezbollah issues statement on Lebanon’s Independence Day
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- Hezbollah marks Lebanon’s 82nd Independence Day, warning of ongoing 'Israeli' aggression and US blockade.
- Calls for national unity, rejection of subservience, and protection of sovereignty.
- Urges enforcement of Resolution 1701 and a halt to 'Israeli' attacks on civilians and infrastructure.
On the 82nd anniversary of Lebanon’s independence, Hezbollah issued a statement warning that the country remains in a “delicate and sensitive phase” amid what it described as ongoing “Israeli aggression and the American blockade.”
The party emphasized that preserving Lebanon’s sovereignty is a responsibility shared by all citizens and requires a “spirit of resistance against occupation and tutelage,” alongside a unified national stance.
The statement highlighted the importance of consolidating unity among all political factions, calling it “the fundamental pillar for confronting aggression.”
Hezbollah also rejected “any form of subservience and external dictates,” asserting that safeguarding Lebanon’s independence requires opposing projects that do not serve national interests.
On security matters, Hezbollah called for enforcing the ceasefire outlined in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. The party urged guarantor states to pressure 'Israel' to halt attacks targeting civilians, schools, and infrastructure, and to work toward expelling occupation forces from southern Lebanon while preventing further expansion.
The statement reaffirmed Lebanon’s right to defend its territory and natural resources, citing Hezbollah’s “elements of power” as crucial to this effort.
It concluded with a call to accelerate reconstruction efforts and ensure the well-being of the people in southern Lebanon, emphasizing that sacrifices made for independence and dignity must not be undermined.
