Hezbollah newspaper agitates for return to war against Israel

Hezbollah is the only party that can “confront the arrogance of the Israeli enemy,” claims outlet affiliated with the terror group.

By World Israel News Staff

Hezbollah must resume its attacks against Israel, urged an Op-Ed published in a Lebanese newspaper affiliated with the terror group.

Ibrahim Al-Amine, the editor-in-chief of Al-Akhbar, claimed in a piece titled ““We must resist the enemy’s violations” that Israel had not honored the terms of the ceasefire agreement, which came into effect in late November.

Al-Amine was a close personal friend of slain Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, and Al-Akhbar is widely known as an outlet used by the terror group for public relations campaigns.

In the editorial, Al-Amine charged that Israel had “destroyed” twice as many Lebanese border villages during the ceasefire than in the period of active warfare.

Israel’s targeting of threats to its national security, including ongoing airstrikes on Hezbollah terrorists preparing to launch explosive drones or rockets, constitutes a gross violation of the ceasefire agreement, he argued.

Without providing sources or names, Al-Amine claimed that “international” and “European” officials had said that Israel’s recent actions in Lebanon justified a “reprisal” from Hezbollah.

Lebanese officials who are concerned about Hezbollah’s violation of the ceasefire, including maintaining its operatives’ presence south of the Litani River, are “adopting the enemy’s narrative,” he wrote.

Hezbollah is the “only party that can address and confront the haughtiness and arrogance of the [Israeli] enemy,” Al-Amine stressed.

He added that “resistance” – armed attacks – against Israel was the only effective method for ensuring that civilians can return to their homes in southern Lebanon.

“Although the people are tired of the war and do not want to be displaced again, the cost of confronting the occupation forces is lower than the cost of relying on what they are doing now,” Al-Amine concluded.

The 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is set to expire in late January 2025, shortly after president-elect Donald Trump assumes office.