The latest speech by Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, delivered during a rally in solidarity with Iran, sparked protests from a wide range of Lebanese figures, including opponents of the party and even voices usually seen as neutral.For many Lebanese, the speech revived memories of Hezbollah’s decision to open a support front for Hamas on Oct. 8, 2023, a move that led to a series of setbacks and dramatic developments whose consequences Lebanon continues to bear.So, what prompted Qassem to strike this tone at this particular moment? More context In Iran, ‘any intervention without UN Security Council authorization would be deemed unlawful under international law’ Sources close to Hezbollah say Qassem could not have delivered a different speech, given that he was invited to speak at an event held in support of Iran. The party...
The latest speech by Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, delivered during a rally in solidarity with Iran, sparked protests from a wide range of Lebanese figures, including opponents of the party and even voices usually seen as neutral.For many Lebanese, the speech revived memories of Hezbollah’s decision to open a support front for Hamas on Oct. 8, 2023, a move that led to a series of setbacks and dramatic developments whose consequences Lebanon continues to bear.So, what prompted Qassem to strike this tone at this particular moment? More context In Iran, ‘any intervention without UN Security Council authorization would be deemed unlawful under international law’ Sources close to Hezbollah say Qassem could not have delivered a different speech, given that he was invited to speak at an event held in support of Iran. The...
Rubio condemns Iran's 'outrageous' attacks on Kuwait
