Mick Hartley

Times must be hard for Hizbullah supporters after the comprehensive demolition of their beloved organisation by Israeli forces. Not to worry: everything's fine. Their definition of victory, after the destruction of their homes and the deaths of their leaders, just happens to be a bit different from ours.

From MEMRI TV:

Hizbullah-affiliated academic Sadek Al-Naboulsi stated in a February 18, 2025, interview on Tafasil on YouTube that Hizbullah has not been defeated in the war and remains “strong and active.” He explained that Hizbullah’s notion of victory differs from others, and they do not view the destruction of their homes or the deaths of their leaders as a defeat. On the contrary, Al-Naboulsi explained that the killing of Hizbullah's leaders is seen as a “key to the greater victory.” He emphasized that Hizbullah will not surrender its weapons as long as Israel exists. Al-Naboulsi also confirmed that weapons have continued to reach Hizbullah even after the fall of the Assad regime.