“It's no longer a secret to anyone that the "Greater Israel" plan targets Lebanon. The resistance has prepared the appropriate equipment, and its fighters are determined to continue without limits. They are now a shining symbol of patriotism. We are in a defensive battle for Lebanon. Iran will triumph. The Israeli-American aggression aims to strip Lebanon of its strength, deprive it of its sovereignty, provoke sectarian strife, and legitimize the occupation. We are faced with two choices either surrender and give up our land, dignity, sovereignty, and the future of our generations, or engage in an inevitable confrontation. The timing chosen by the resistance to respond to the aggression and defend Lebanon has deprived the Israeli enemy of the opportunity to surprise us.”