The following is a translation of "The Enemy Launches the Battle of 'Uprooting the Resistance and its People'," published today in Al-Akhbar by its editor-in-chief Ibrahim Al-Amin.

It is an analysis of the enemy not only targeting Hezbollah's military capabilities, but its civilian and social base (the popular cradle), highlighting the goal to destabilize Lebanon as the entity coordinates further with the West.

It is true that people are asking what Hezbollah is going to do. It is also true that those observing the success of the enemy’s security operations in recent months are seeking answers or explanations. But more important than all of this is the fact that those who find themselves at the heart of this battle must be prepared for a war whose duration is unknown, and for the enormous costs that will need to be paid. As for what the resistance will do, all anyone can do is wait. For, as things imply, the resistance has not yet spoken its final word!

"The Enemy Launches the Battle of Uprooting the Resistance and its People"
Ibrahim Al-Amin in Al-Akhbar, September 27th, 2024 (1/2):
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Those who assess the ongoing war, often refer to past behaviors of the parties involved in this battle. This includes attempts to draw parallels between what is happening in Gaza and the situation in Lebanon, whether in terms of aggression on one side or the resistance's response on the other. However, this comparison overlooks significant differences between the two contexts, even though the enemy's mindset remains unified in its pursuit to destroy everything.

Where are we today?
After nearly a year, "israel" has decided that it is capable of opening a front with Lebanon, believing that the war in Gaza no longer requires all of its time and military resources. Some even think that all "israel" has done is what its leaders have called "shifting the weight" to the north. However, those who think this way assume that "israel" has spent the past months preparing a specific program to confront Hezbollah. This is a major misjudgment of the "israeli" position, as what "Tel Aviv" is implementing is a program that has been in preparation for twenty years, with elements of this plan that "israel" failed to implement during the 2006 war.

Everyone knows that "israel" has approached Lebanon in a completely different way than its preparations for war in Gaza. What happened in Gaza was never part of "israel's" agenda, and Hamas succeeded in carrying out the largest security deception operation, accompanied by the highest level of preparedness for the Al-Aqsa Flood operation.

In terms of confronting Lebanon, "israel" is thinking differently. It is not only about the development of the resistance’s military and human capabilities but also the expansion of the role of the resistance across the entire region, particularly in Palestine.

"Israel" understands that in this context, it is practically fighting on behalf of the entire West and its Arab allies, who seek to eliminate Hezbollah—not just as a military force, but as an idea. These allies have a long-standing grudge against Hezbollah and see no one but "israel" as capable of eliminating it. "Israel" has no objection to carrying out this task, as it aligns with its own objectives. Moreover, it stands to collect a significant reward from all of Hezbollah's enemies should it succeed in this mission.

For now, let’s set aside the topics that requires experts to examine—the security and military preparations "israel" has made to confront Hezbollah. It is clear that these preparations are increasingly relying on technological operations, with a central role being played by technical capabilities. This is not limited to human intelligence breaches, of which there are no recent indications in that regard. But let’s return to outlining the broader picture in terms of goals:

- "Israel" is using all of its strength to strike at everything it considers to be the military, security, human, and logistical capabilities of the resistance. It will aim every strike toward to serve this goal. It will not, and has never, taken into account any considerations concerning people (civilians).

- "Israel" is aiming to update the slogan of the 2006 war, which was "crushing Hezbollah." Now, it is seeking to "uproot Hezbollah." When "israel" thinks this way, it is not solely referring to Hezbollah's military or civilians forces. There is a demonic mindset guiding decision-makers, leading the enemy to treat Hezbollah in the same manner it deals with Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The enemy believes that crushing and uprooting is achieved by displacing the people who form the popular cradle. When "israel" adopts this approach, it returns to the core of its project. It views the environment in which Hezbollah exists as a hostile one—an environment that once embraced Palestinian resistance factions, then Lebanese national resistance factions, before extending its support to Hezbollah. This means that the enemy's plan requires a long-term war with Lebanon.

"The Enemy Launches the Battle of Uprooting the Resistance and its People"
Ibrahim Al-Amin in Al-Akhbar, September 27th, 2024 (2/2):
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- The enemy is seeking to alter the geographical and demographic realities in more than one area. When the enemy speaks of a buffer zone in southern Lebanon, it is not referring to an area free of militants or weapons. Instead, it aims for an area devoid of any people. The objective is to eliminate any human presence that could serve as a cradle for any group that opposes and resists the occupation. In the current situation in Lebanon, where sectarian divisions govern many aspects of life, the enemy is thinking of ways to make the Shia community in Lebanon pay the price for their commitment to the cause of resistance, not merely for allowing some of their members to join Hezbollah.

- “Israel" seeks to mold Lebanon in a way that suits its interests. When it decided to engage in the current confrontation, it no longer considered the opinions of Western powers, Arab countries, or other Lebanese factions. If there are those who wish to avoid destabilizing Lebanon, or the outbreak of civil wars and major economic crises, "israel" will not hesitate to allow these events to unfold if they serve its agenda. Today, we are witnessing significant cooperation between "israel" and the United States, as well as some Arab capitals, aimed at encouraging groups, forces, and communities of different sectarian backgrounds to carry out an uprising against what they have instilled in their minds as the "Hezbollah state." In such a scenario, "israel" will not hesitate to provide support to anyone willing to align with its program. It will entice them with a substantial reward, under terms like partitions, federalism, or other similar names.

- “Israel" is aiming to escalate its criminal operations in order to exert various forms of pressure on Hezbollah. It will strike meaningless targets in certain areas with the intention of causing the public to reject the presence of displaced individuals in their midst. In this scenario, "israel" seeks to repeat what it has done in Gaza, where it created continuous, open-ended displacement between areas supposedly deemed "safe." "Israel" seeks a rotating displacement of the people of the south, the Bekaa, and the southern suburbs of Beirut, pushing a significant portion of them to first abandon Hezbollah, and then to leave Lebanon altogether. The enemy believes that to succeed in this endeavor, it must deliver lethal strikes against any Lebanese individual who supports the resistance, assists it in its stance or actions, or even offers it shelter. "Israel" is betting on the narrative that if it succeeds in striking Hezbollah, it will generate a significant wave of despair within Hezbollah's popular cradle, which in turn will pave the way for a decline in its influence on multiple fronts.

What has been mentioned are not mere speculations or a theoretical exercise. These are elements of a plan that the enemy has already begun to implement, leading to a clear conclusion: we are facing a different kind of battle, one that is certain to be harsher and more complex than the 2006 war.

It is true that people are asking what Hezbollah will do. It is also true that those observing the success of the enemy’s security operations in recent months are seeking answers or explanations. But more important than all of this is the fact that those who find themselves at the heart of this battle must be prepared for a war whose duration is unknown, and for the enormous costs that will need to be paid. As for what the resistance will do, all anyone can do is wait. For, as things imply, the resistance has not yet spoken its final word!

🚨 3 martyrs ascended and several are wounded as a result of the IOF bombing the Jarghoun family home in the Al-Nasr neighborhood, north of Rafah in the southern #Gaza Strip.

🚨 8 martyrs have been recovered from the rubble of the bombed buildings in the southern suburb (Dahiye) of Beirut, amidst a significant effort by civil defense and medical teams. A number of people are reported missing. Over 76 have been reported wounded.

Today's bombing by Hezbollah of Safad, "Karmiel," and "Sasa" across northern occupied Palestine with dozens of rockets shortly after the massacre in Beirut carries a message simple in its form, but with strategic depth in its meaning: "Do as you wish, but we will not abandon Palestine and the support front in the north will continue as long as the genocide in Gaza continues."

A resident of Beirut filmed the attached video: "We will not leave Gaza, even if you destroy [Beirut] above our heads. We won't even abandon our homes, and you think we will abandon Gaza, you sons of the wicked? Dahiye is under bombing, Dahiye that has never surrendered in the past and will never surrender in the future. Kill us. We will not leave Palestine."

🚨 Several moments ago, the occupation forces began closing off checkpoints in the West Bank citing “security situations related to the war” according to local reports.

The obstruction of entering and exiting checkpoints has been focused mainly in #Tubas and #Jenin with the closure of the Hamra checkpoint and the Tayaseer checkpoint.

🚨 Armed clashes have erupted between the resistance and occupation forces during the ongoing invasion of Azzun, #Qalqilya.

🚨 The IOF began a new wave of airstrikes targeting areas of southern Lebanon.

In the last 30 minutes, the IOF again bombed Zawtar and Deir Siryan. Airstrikes targeted Kfar Kila, Marwahin, Rshaf, Majdal Zoun, and Ramia, while artillery shelling targeted Aita Al-Shaab. Airstrikes also targeted Aitit and Jwayya in the Sour district.

🚨 IOF warplanes carried out a new wave of strikes on the southern suburb (Dahiye) of Beirut moments ago after threatening to bomb it.

🟡🟢 Hezbollah:
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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
"Permission [to fight] has been granted to those who are being fought, because they were wronged. And indeed, Allah is competent to give them victory."
This is the truth of Allah, the Most High, the Almighty.

In support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and in support of their valiant and honorable resistance, and in defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the barbaric “israeli” violations of cities, villages, and civilians, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance, on Friday 27-09-2024, bombarded for the second time the occupied city of Tabariyya with a rocket barrage.

"And victory is only from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise."

Friday, 27-09-2024
23 Rabi' Al-Awwal 1446 AH
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Note: The statement is from 11:05 AM Al-Quds time, but its publishing on RNN was delayed.

🚨 Zionist warplanes launched an airstrike on the Al-Hadath area of the Dahiye in Beirut, Lebanon.

🚨 IOF warplanes carried out at least 7 airstrikes that targeted the Laylaki and Al-Hadath neighborhoods of the southern suburb of Beirut in two waves of bombings in the last hour. No injuries have been reported so far.

🚨 Missile sirens ring in Safad and “Beria,” “Dalton,” “Ben Zimra” and surrounding settlements in northern occupied Palestine.

🟡🟢 Hezbollah:
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In support of the steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and in support of their brave and honorable resistance, and in defense of Lebanon and its people, the Islamic Resistance carried out a number of operations against "israeli" enemy army positions, bases and deployments in northern occupied Palestine, according to the following: 2024-09-27 on Friday

1. Targeting the settlement of "Kiryat Ata" with a barrage of Fadi-1 missiles as a response to "israel's" barbaric violations of cities, villages and civilians.

2. Targeting the occupied city of Tabariyya with a rocket barrage as a response to "israel's" barbaric violations of cities, villages and civilians.

3. Targeting the occupied city of Tabariyya for the second time with a rocket barrage, as a response to "israel's" barbaric violations of cities, villages and civilians.

4. Targeting the settlement of “Ilaniya” with a barrage of Fadi-1 missiles as a response to "israel's" barbaric violations of cities, villages and civilians.

5. Targeting the "Bayad Blida" site with artillery shells, hitting it directly.

6. Targeting the city of Safad with a barrage of rockets as a response to "israel's" barbaric violations of cities, villages and civilians.

7. Targeting the settlement of "Karmiel" with large rocket barrages as a response to "israel's" barbaric violations of cities, villages and civilians.

8. Targeting the settlement of "Sa'ar" with a rocket barrage, as a response to "israel's" barbaric violations of cities, villages and civilians.

🚨 The IOF carried out a third wave of strikes on the Al-Hadath neighborhood of Dahiye in Beirut, Lebanon.

Simultaneous IOF airstrikes targeted areas near Sour in southern Lebanon including Al-Bass, Burj Al-Shamali, and Al-Maashouq.

🟡🟢 Hezbollah:
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There is no truth to the enemy's false claims about the presence of weapons or weapons depots in the civilian buildings it targeted with bombings in the southern suburbs a short while ago.

🚨 Occupation forces brutally assaulted a group of young men and sprayed tear gas in their faces in #Areeha in the Al-Auja area.

🚨🇮🇶 Islamic Resistance in Iraq:
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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
“Permission has been granted to those who are being fought, because they have been wronged. And indeed, Allah is able to give them victory.”
This is the truth of Allah, the Most High, the Almighty.

In continuation of our path in resisting the occupation, in support of our people in Palestine and Lebanon, and in response to the massacres committed by the usurping entity against civilians, including children, women and the elderly, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, on Saturday 28/09/2024, attacked a vital target in the south of our occupied lands with drones.

The Islamic Resistance confirms its continuation in striking the enemy's strongholds with increasing intensity.

“And victory is not except from Allah. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.”

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq
Saturday 24 - Rabi' al-Awwal - 1446 AH