Hezbollah's targeting of Tel Aviv, Haifa ended war: IRGC chief

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
28 Nov 2024 23:57
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The Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps describes "Israel's" approval of a ceasefire with Lebanon as a major defeat for the global arrogance front.

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Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Major Gen. Hossein Salami addresses in front of the portrait of Seyed Razi Mousavi, on Thursday, December 28, 2023. (AP)

Hezbollah compelled "Israel" to accept a ceasefire and imposed its conditions through powerful attacks and missile strikes deep into Tel Aviv, the Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, asserted on Thursday.

Salami emphasized that targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa, as "Israel’s" political and economic hubs, effectively brought the war to an end.

He described "Israel's" approval of a ceasefire with Lebanon as a major defeat for the global arrogance front, reiterating that the Israel occupation entity will not enjoy security as long as the resistance exists.

According to the Iranian major general, the United States and France, "Israel's" primary backers, intervened and exerted substantial political pressure to enforce the ceasefire in Lebanon, as they witnessed how Hezbollah dismantled "Israel’s" military framework.

Salami hailed Hezbollah's success, calling the ceasefire a "great and blessed victory for the Lebanese people and Hezbollah," which he referred to as the "pride of the Arab world."

Regarding Lebanon’s internal situation, Salami pointed out that the Israeli occupation assumed the country's divisions would deepen amid the aggression. However, he affirmed that Lebanese people, across all sects, stood resilient alongside the Resistance, thwarting the enemy’s plans.

"Israel is now defeated, its demise is accelerating, while Hezbollah’s power continues to grow," Salami indicated.

The IRGC Commander also asserted that the balance of power is shifting once again, declaring, "We are witnessing the beginning of Israel’s demise."

Regarding Gaza, Salami stressed that "Israel must immediately announce a ceasefire in Gaza, as it can no longer sustain the war."

Ghalibaf: Lebanese people, Resistance stand proud

In related remarks, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated, "The Lebanese people now live in safety and peace, thanks to the steadfastness of the Resistance fighters, and we are pleased with this outcome," further stating that both the Lebanese people and the Resistance stand with their heads unbowed in the face of Israeli aggression.