The Secretary-General of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party in Lebanon, Ali Hijazi, confirmed to Al Mayadeen that the Resistance is "in excellent condition and has not weakened," emphasizing that it has not yet utilized all its power and arsenal. He stated that the battle is in its early stages and that "It is the battlefield that will determine the verdict.”

Hijazi told Al Mayadeen on Saturday, "We do not fear ground confrontation, nor do we dread it."

While he warned that some individuals in Lebanon believe "the resistance is in a state of weakness," he stressed that such beliefs "establish dangerous precedents." He affirmed the importance of internal unity and a ceasefire but added, "We will not accept any proposal that treats us as if we have lost the war."

He noted that "the battle has just begun," revealing that the Resistance "has not yet used a significant part of its strength and weapons."

The Secretary-General of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party addressed the people of the Resistance, stating, "We are strong and will not be defeated; the war is still in its early stages, and we will not lose."

He also affirmed, "The Resistance is in great shape, and as long as it is, we will be fine."

Hijazi remarked that those who bet on Israeli occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, both domestically and abroad, will "be defeated."

Regarding the election of a new president for Lebanon, where there has been a vacancy for nearly two years, Hijazi opined that "the time is not right for electing a president; it is time for a ceasefire."

He concluded, "Anyone who thinks they can revert Lebanon to the experiences of 1982 is mistaken."

Major ambush in South Lebanon

After reports of a "substantial security incident" in the al-Jalil Panhandle emerged early on Saturday, the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon - Hezbollah revealed that what had occurred was a major ambush near the Lebanese-Palestinian border. 

Although the Israeli military censor has imposed strict restrictions on information in combat zones, Israeli media outlets reported heavy gunfire and the deployment of attack helicopters near the city settlement of Kiryat Shmona. 

The developments were obscured due to the little information allowed to be published by the Israeli regime, however, statements released by the Resistance's Military Media Unit revealed that fighters had been confronting Israeli ground forces deep into the night. 

At 11:00 pm (local time) on Friday, Hezbollah fighters monitored an Israeli ground force, which was attempting an incursion into the border town of Odeissah. The force was ambushed and subsequently armed clashes erupted in the area, which has seen intense fighting in the past few days. 

Odeissah also witnessed the killing of at least nine Israeli officers and soldiers from the 98th Division's Egoz Unit and the Yahalom Unit on Thursday. 

In this round of confrontation, Hezbollah Resistance fighters confronted the invading force and as a result of the gunfight, a massive explosion occurred among the Israeli troops, killing and injuring many, while surviving forces were forced to retreat. 

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