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Hezbollah Deputy Chief pledges to counter US, Israel attacks on Lebanon
[ALMASDARNEWS] The deputy chief of Leb-based Hezbollah group, Sheikh Naim Qassem ... the Grand Vizier of the Hezbullies... , asserted that his organization would shield Leb from any US or Israeli schemes to destroy the country. Qassem said that Hezbollah contributes to Leb’s strength and stability, and that the group is a "pillar" in the country. Contrary to reporting by the western press, Hezbollah is "an integral part of empowering institutions, shaping future, maintaining independence and preventing the [Israeli] occupying regime." "The United States is trying to subordinate Leb [to foreigners]. Israel and America spare no efforts to attack Leb and impose sanctions on us. Hezbollah, nevertheless, is an obstacle to the implementation of such policies," he declared in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Saturday. The official added that Hezbollah would deter any attempts at meddling in Leb’s approaching parliamentary elections slated for May, and that he hoped the polls would be representative of the entire Lebanese nation. "America seeks to meddle in these elections in order to reduce the number of our politicians and allied political blocs," Qassem stated, quoted by broadcaster al-Manar. Addressing supporters via a televised speech from the eastern Lebanese city of Baalbek on February 24, Hezbollah leader His Eminence Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah  The satrap of the Medes and the Persians in Leb...urged Lebanese citizens to participate in the upcoming May 6 elections. "Voters should consider national interests when picking candidates and voting for them. People should approach the upcoming legislative polls from the perspective of fulfilling responsibilities towards the country," he stressed, adding that voters must not favor those who would hand over the country to the US, compromise oil reserves by any sort of alliance with Israel or conspire to destroy the country’s economy. Posted by: Fred 2018-03-12 |
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