Member of the “Loyalty to the Resistance” bloc, MP Dr. Hussein Haj Hassan, confirmed that the Lebanese government committed a “sin” by placing the military and security activity of the resistance outside the law, considering that it thus provided a “free service to Israel.”
Hajj Hassan said, in an intervention on Sputnik Radio, that criticism of the resistance on Liberation Day “is returned to its owners,” because Israel is the party that occupies and attacks, not the resistance, considering that “it is ridiculous to blame the resistance for defending Lebanon.”
He pointed out that “there is no ceasefire in Lebanon, but rather freedom of movement for the enemy,” referring to the continued Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory, and what Hezbollah considers a violation of any previous understandings related to the cessation of operations.
Hajj Hassan touched on the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, saying that all sources related to these negotiations talk about that Lebanon will be part of the agreement and the comprehensive ceasefire if it is achieved.
He added that Iran, according to what he said, “did not and will not agree to Israel’s freedom of movement in Lebanon or a return to what was before March 2,” considering that this file constitutes part of the complications that hinder reaching a final agreement.
He stressed that “there is no return for Hezbollah to what was before this date,” but rather to the agreement of November 27, 2024, provided that both parties adhere to it.
Speaking about the relationship with Tehran, Hajj Hassan stressed that “Iran is an ally and not a commander,” adding: “We are consulting with it and we have our decision that stems from the interest of Lebanon, and it is not negotiating on our behalf or on our weapons or resistance.”
He also stressed that “there is no political price for the resistance weapons,” considering that this weapon “was found when the state was absent,” in a position that reflects Hezbollah’s continued adherence to its defense equation in the face of internal and external pressures.
Hajj Hassan warned that the government’s path “is taking the country to a difficult stage,” stressing that Hezbollah wants stability, but he saw that “the government’s wrong security path may lead to a confrontation in the street.”
He explained that overthrowing the government in the street “was presented as a possibility and not as a decision,” calling on the government to adopt a path “for the sake of the homeland,” and not to further increase the internal division or respond to American pressures, especially with regard to the “Al-Qard Al-Hassan” file.
He called on the government to work to provide solutions and protect the Lebanese, instead of taking steps that increase political and security tension in the country.
Regarding the relationship with the Presidency of the Republic, Hajj Hassan indicated that “there is no rupture or communication,” considering that what happened in politics needs to be reviewed by the President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun.
He concluded by affirming that Hezbollah will adhere to the results of the upcoming security meeting in New York if they are in Lebanon’s interest, but it will not adhere to any “unclear” ceasefire that gives Israel freedom of movement inside Lebanon.
Hajj Hassan’s positions come in light of the escalation of internal debate over the government’s decisions and the location of Hezbollah’s weapons in the next stage, coinciding with talk of American-Iranian understandings that may be directly reflected on the Lebanese front, amid continuing Israeli attacks and international pressures related to establishing the calm and implementing Resolution 1701.
