Hezbollah Vows to Counter Israeli Ground Invasion

Hezbollah's deputy leader, Naim Qassem, pledged to resist any Israeli ground invasion following airstrikes that killed its chief, Hassan Nasrallah. The strikes are part of a broader regional conflict involving multiple militant groups. Qassem vowed that Hezbollah would endure and ultimately prevail, despite the loss of its influential leader.

Hezbollah's deputy leader, Naim Qassem, vowed on Monday to resist any Israeli ground invasion in his first public appearance since the airstrikes that killed its leader, Hassan Nasrallah. In an address from an undisclosed location, Qassem asserted that Israel would not achieve its objectives.

Qassem's speech came amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, which have resulted in significant casualties and displacement. The death of Nasrallah marks the most significant blow to Hezbollah since its inception by Iran in 1982, transforming it into Lebanon's dominant military and political entity.

Despite this setback, Qassem highlighted Hezbollah's ongoing readiness to defend against any ground incursion and reassured supporters of the group's endurance. He emphasized that the battle might be long, but victory was inevitable, invoking past victories over Israel.