Speech by Hezbollah Secretary General Sayed Hassan Nasrallah on 28 August 2017 on the occasion of the Second Liberation, following the complete surrender of the terrorists of Daech and Al-Nosra in Lebanon
Translation: http://sayed7asan.blogspot.fr
Transcript:
[…] We are truly facing a great victory (against Daesh in Lebanon). From there, consider that on May 25, 2000, we expelled the Zionist Occupying (Lebanon) and today we all (the Syrian and Lebanese armies and Islamic Resistance) have expelled the occupying terrorist takfiri. This is one of the fundamental similarities.
On the border, vast and sensitive areas (mountains, hills, strategic positions) were in the hands of the Zionists, and here also, vast expanses, mountains, heights, hills, strategic positions were in the hands of the takfiris. At the border, accross the international border, the Israelis were a permanent threat and that is always the case, and takfiris were a threat at every moment against all of Lebanon, especially against all the Bekaa, not only against Baalbeck-Hermel and border villages.
Lately, everyone knows that they planned there, in the Jurd of Ersal, Daech was preparing suicide operations and attacks in Zahle and in the surrounding villages, but the intelligence services of the Lebanese army discovered them before the operations were conducted.
Today we face this reality. And maybe it would come to the mind of some to say “ô Sayed [Nasrallah], as regards Israel, it is something very different (from what happens today).” But no, it is a continuation. Day after day, it is shown that these Daech and takfiri groups have been created by American power and fought to realize the Israeli project. They fought (in the interest of the) Israeli project. And what these takfiri terrorist groups have offered Israel, Israel could never get it for decades.
And more dangerously… I do not want to classify these two dangers, because I believe that these terrorist groups are fighting within the American-Israeli project, whether they know it or not. Their leaders know for sure. The fools are the fighters who got fooled by false and superficial slogans. Israel is an occupation and hegemony project. Israel is an occupying project. The United States are a project of hegemony. Daech and other takfiri groups are an extermination project. The extermination of all that is different (from them): Muslim, Christian, Sabean, Yazdi, everything. That is an extermination project. The extermatnion of man, of History, of civilization, of society, of all things. And then when our region is destroyed, its armies, its plans, its states, its institutions, its social structure, it will be offered (on a silver platter), primed, cooked to perfection, roasted and stuffed to America and Israel, so that they seize it and impose their conditions on everyone.
And that’s why today, who is shedding tears over the fate of Daesh in Syria, in Qalamoun and in Iraq? Netanyahu and Israeli officials! It is they who mourn (bitterly) and yell sorrowful lamentations! Currently, their problem with the Trump administration is that it committed itself to the eradication of Daesh as a priority, the same administration that recognizes that this is the Obama (and Clinton) administration who created Daesh. This is why no one should come and say that there is a big difference between the Liberation of South(-Lebanon in 2000 against Israel) and this battle (against Daesh) and that the liberation of South ranks first (in importance), and that (the Liberation of our borders) is in 10th place (for example) in any way! (Liberation of southern Lebanon against Israel) is first, (the Liberation of our borders against Daech) comes right away in second place! For it is a continuation of the battle against Israel.
Read Israeli (statements and press). (Unfortunately), the Lebanese and the Arabs do not read much. Read what they say, what they write, especially these days, with the ongoing eradication of Daesh in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, so that you realize clearly that Daesh is a true Israeli project.
We are indeed facing the Second Liberation (of Lebanon). The date of the First Liberation is May 25, 2000. The date of the Second Liberation, for history, is today (28 August 2017). I do not mean the day (to be selected for an annual commemoration of this event). Today we wrote… Last time, today’s date, August 28, 2017, was empty (of any commemoration) in the calendar. But not for 2018. By the will of God, this day and this month are written by the Lebanese Army, the Syrian army and fighters of the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon. This was written today (in the annals of History): August 28, 2017 is the Day of the Second Liberation, which will be recorded as a glorious day in the history of Lebanon and the history of the region.
Now whether the Lebanese government (led by the pro-Saudi Saad Hariri and his March 14 coalition, facing the movement of March 8, with Hezbollah and its allies) recognizes it or not, that’s their problem, just like what happened on May 25, 2000. The situation was somewhat different at the time, that date was declared a national holiday, then was removed from the calendar at the time of a previous Prime Minister. But then, thanks God, a head of government redid the occasion of May 25 a day of remembrance.
We now have an opportunity to commemorate: August 28, 2017. I speak only of the historical event that took place on August 28, I do not write the history (and national holidays) myself. But today there is no longer any daechiste, takfiri, (member of) Al-Nusra Front or (any other terrorist) on the least grain of sand, any mountain or any Lebanese hill. It was on that date (this event occurred). After that, if the government wants to keep that date, or choose August 27, August 25, August 31 or September 3 (for the commemoration), I have no problem. I do not precede anyone, I speak only of the historical event.
On this basis, I wish to conclude with this call (to celebrate this event this Thursday 31th, the day of Arafat, on the eve of Eid-al-Adha): you remember that on May 25, 2000, it is all Lebanon who won, and Lebanon was happy with the victory (against Israel), with the exception of those who had placed their hopes in the Israeli occupation, and there were (a number) in the country, and those who had placed their hopes in the army of Antoine Lahd. So on that day, there was a majority (of Lebanese) happy, and (a minority) of people whose faces were darkened (with bitterness) because their plans had collapsed.
Today… But (in 2000), the happiest people, despite the fact that it was a national day, celebration and victory, were southerners, residents of southern Lebanon and Jabal Amel who were the happiest of all with this victory and this Liberation. The reason is simple: it is because the occupation took place on their mountains, their hills, their cities, it is their sons and daughters who were imprisoned, their peasants and farmer were fired at, and a daily threat was hanging over them. We remember the bombing against Sidon and Nabatiye and children and schoolchildren’s heads torn in the streets. It is quite normal that the people of the South, who are those who have suffered most and have the most sacrificed,were (more) happy on May 25, 2000.
Today, all of Lebanon won, and logically, the vast majority (of the population) is pleased, with the exception of those who have placed their hopes on the Al-Nusra Front, on Daesh and the regional states and world powers that stand behind them. It is understandable that they are angry, saddened and dismayed, and they offer their condolences, it is normal. And a few days ago, 2 or 3 weeks, they have insulted, reviled and slandered us, but let them act as they please. We understand their sadness and pain.
But with certainty, the vast majority of Lebanese are happy because without these (victorious) confrontations for several years to date, Daesh, the Al-Nusra Front and their like could have seized the Bekaa, the North and reached other places in Lebanon and we would have experienced a disaster. See what happened in the country and the societies around us (Syria, Iraq, Libya).
But it is also natural that the happiest people in the Second Liberation are our noble people of the Bekaa. They are the ones whose mountains, Jurds and fields, were attacked with car bombs and suicide bombers, against Hermel, Bekaa and Ras Baalbek, and the whole area was threatened upto all Zahle and the Bekaa, and now that this nightmare disappeared from their mountains, their hills, their Jurds, their homes and their lands, they sure are going to be the happiest of all. For they have suffered more than all, and in this battle, it is among them that there was the most sacrificed (martyrs).
It is true that our brothers, our families and the officers and soldiers of the Lebanese Army came from all regions of Lebanon and fought on this front, but there is no doubt that today in the Bekaa, there are no villages, especially in Baalbek-Hermel, in which are not found one, two or three martyrs, and one, two or three wounded. The Bekaa residents have also shaped this victory by the blood of their loved ones and their children, the apple of their eyes, the best elements among their young men. Not to mention the wounded who are still in the homes and in hospitals. Therefore it is normal that they are happy, congratulate themselves and take pride in this victory which is a national victory in general,but especially a victory for the Bekaa. […]
Congratulations to Hizbollah and the Lebanese people for this great achievement !!!
Inshallah you will always stay strong and safe !
Great daesh has been sent packing.
Knowing the israelis and their leashed american attack dogs, the peace will be short, though.
Yes, but every day their power is waning. And all the free world knows it.
Notice that for many months, Bibi gets no traction for any of his “projects”. And no one pays attention to his bleatings. He is corrupt as well as semi-irrational. His time is over.
Israel is seeing the ME transform geopolitically without them.
Their only card is the tattered one of Iran-Hezbollah as threat.
Yet, that combination is now heroic, even to the Sunnis of Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon. They saved the Sunnis from the Wahhabi crazies.
Tel Aviv is left in the dust. They need new leadership.
How did it come to this?
I grew up in the US at the end of the cold war and was what could be defined as a neocon up until about 2005.
I now see that the frigging Persians may have been more right than wrong all along.
I need to lie down lol
You and me both. You know we are in Bizzaro world when Hassan Nasrallah sounds more polished than Nikki Hayley.
He always has. He rose on the strength of his intellect and the precision of his strategy. She rose on her ability to mouth cliches and other pablum. Substance vs. fluff. He stands for the survival of his people; she, for nothing besides greed and arrogance.
Fantastic comment. I cringe when she speaks, can’t find the mute button quickly enough. I wish the secretary general more successes and the people of Lebanon to have peace.
@larry: ” He rose on the strength of his intellect and the precision of his strategy.” Describes the man exactly. Are you a local resident, or do you possess a clearer telescope than most viewers from abroad?
Just an old american. I have other jewish friends who consider Nasrallah ‘The Real Deal’. He took Hesbollah from a guerrilla band to a major political party in Lebanon, threw out the khazar invaders, and is rescuing Syria from the clutches of empire. I don’t watch M$M news, and know very well what is the Party Line. Thanks for the nice words.
The thing about nasrallah is he ascended when the IDF assassinated musawi. So they began nailing shut their own prosperity
Then the neoconservatives and their think tanks like ‘ a clean break’ had the USA remove Saddam. Genie was out of the bottle and Iran Shiia filled the vacuum..
Next was the whole Zionist CIA Saudi Isis creation to both pit Muslims against each other with Isis and destabilise Iraq’s Shiia influence and topple Iran friendly Assad
Next minute nasrallah remember him? The Israelis put him in control of a non organised Shiia resistance group in Lebanon which he has reshaped into a social, political and military powerhouse in Lebanon ( funny enough they were originally given birth to for resisting the Israelis in Lebanon war) enters the war with Assad Iran and of course Russia and wipe the floor with the SaudizioZombies Isis.
So in twenty five years because of Israeli meddling we have a Tehran Beirut and Damascus via Baghdad in a coast to coast highway of control all the way to Israel’s borders
This alliance is backed by Russia who have pushed the USA out of total control of the area and the python can now begin to squeeze
Israel’s foreign policy has been a disaster and now they’re crying to Russia
Who said Israel is smart?
I would say Nasrallah sounds saner and more credible than Nikki Haley.
After having read some speeches of him, I consider Hassan nasrallah as the ‘adult in the room’ in the Middle East.
It is almost insulting to compare him to Nikki Haley, whose statements are almost all differentiated forms of ‘do as we say, or we’ll bomb you’.
Btw, her original name is Nimrata Randhawa. She is of Sikh origin, but ‘whitened’ her name, for career reasons I guess.
that jewish professor who lost tenure can be found on you tube with
an analysis of NasrAllah which to me is extremely interesting.
Norman Finklestein. sorry no links from an old codger.
Here’s the video you refer to where Norman Finkelstein provides his view of Sayed Hassan Nasrallah.
https://youtu.be/8eMtMeZejTw
Thanks
Tarek
obviously lol
Well that is a lovely comment. Very nice realization!
have the courage tro see the truth whatever that may be
The Secretary General has seen through the fog of war and correctly characterized the Obed Yinon plan as an Extermination plan. I could add that it is aka Depopulation plan (aka Ethnic cleansing). Similarly, the Yemenite Houthis always identify the two suspected masterminds of this Depopulation plan. While watching youtube videos I noticed that whenever the Houthis hit something belonging to the Saudi coalition they shout happily against the two countries suspected of masterminding this assault against their people and their lands.Likewise, it is evident that coalition bombings of Raqqa in Syria is indiscriminate, hitting both combatants and civilians alike. The UN has protested the civilian deaths in Raqqa to no avail just like in Yemen. It demonstrates that the real plan is for Depopulation to let the non indigenous Kurds (SDF) occupy and posses the Arab lands that happen to be rich in Oil fields.
The US and Israel plan.
Putin decides.
All the oil fields will become Syrian-controlled because Russian and China will be investing in Syrian reconstruction and revenues (as well as the oil itself) are needed to repay the costs.
Kurds may get some slice of some oil. But the end game is Damascus will get control of all its resources and borders. Russia has made this clear from day one.
Nasrallah is a very smart guy, his analysis are always spot on. There’s a reason why israeli people trust his words more than their politicians.
BTW, Youtube is deleting all videos that show the victories of Hezbollah, Irak and Syria against Daesh. I wonder who’s so butthurt about it that is trying to hide the truth from people, XD.
It is surely sad that most of the people in the “western” world do not even know where Lebanon IS, let alone know what is going on there – or anywhere in that part of the world. There brains eat only the garbage that is fed to them by the zionist/western mass media.
Excellent article and of course S.N. never fails to nail the things. I must say though, that I really liked the bit where he says that his fellow Arabs unfortunately do not read much. I would like to add that this applies to others as well.
some headlines.
Israel to approve budget for illegal settlements in Palestinian territory
Middle East
September 2, 2017
Israeli mayor, police assault Palestinian worshippers in attempt to stop Eid prayers
September 2, 2017
Israeli forces shoot 14-year-old inside his home with rubber bullet
September 2, 2017
Soccer-War-torn Syria on verge of World Cup fairytale
September 2, 2017
France says powers must impose transition on Syrians, no role for Assad
Europe & Russia
Thousands pray at Al-Aqsa on first day of Eid al-Adha
September 2, 2017
Israel bans Fatah official from entering Jerusalem for 4 months
September 2, 2017
Israeli police detains 2 Palestinians during East Jerusalem raids
September 2, 2017
Jordan refuses re-entry of Israeli ambassador
middleeastmonitor.com/
True story
The Tigers (SAA special forces) were advancing against ISIS/Mossad positions on the road to the beseiged city of Deir ez-Zor when one of the Tigers got separated from the unit. He was lost for three days and presumed killed, but on the fourth daty, the SAA commander of another division came upon him driving a group of 30 ISIS terrorists toward them.
The SAA commander could not figure this out. Sure, the Tigers are the best fighting force in the entire ME (w/ possible exception of Russian or Chechen special ops) but there was only one of him, and there had been over 300 ISIS terrorists when he had been separated.
So, this commander asked the ISIS guy in front how one Tiger had defeated all of them. His answer? “It was not a fair fight. He had us surrounded.
When retelling, substitute Hezbollah or PMU as the situation warrants.