The leader of the extremist group Hezbollah stated that his group will not surrender its weapons and warned the United States and Israel against attacking Lebanon and Syria. Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah said that in response to attacks on these countries, Hezbollah would carry out suicide attacks. The United States has designated Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and has urged Syria and Lebanon to prevent the actions of this organization. Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah made these remarks during a demonstration marking the third anniversary of the Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Hezbollah had engaged in guerrilla warfare to end the 18-year Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon. The mentioned demonstration took place in eastern Lebanon, where participants began the protest with slogans of 'Death to Israel' and 'Death to America.'
Hezbollah: We Will Not Lay Down Our Arms - 2003-05-26
Hezbollah's leader, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, declared that the group will not disarm and threatened suicide attacks in response to potential U.S. and Israeli aggression towards Lebanon and Syria. This statement was made during a demonstration commemorating the Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Hezbollah leader vows to maintain arms and threatens suicide attacks against US and Israel.
- Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah announce United States, Israel
- Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah threaten United States, Israel
- Hezbollah protest Israel, United States
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Hezbollah's commitment to armed resistance signals ongoing regional instability.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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