Qassem urged Lebanese authorities to back down from their 'grave sin' that is putting Lebanon in a spiral of instability.

'Hezbollah chose to attack Israel in the service of its Iranian masters and will pay the full price,' Katz said.

The high-profile elimination came against the backdrop of the largest Israeli strike wave since the start of Operation Roaring Lion.

The movement’s intention is clear; it is to rebuild its lost strength and Israel is determined to prevent this by all available means.

Naim Qassem spoke as fears grew that Israel could escalate its bombardment of Lebanon to compel Iran-backed Hezbollah to relinquish its arsenal. 

The message conveyed to Beirut is that as long as Hezbollah continues its current course, Israel will act decisively.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem praises Hamas for its brutal murder of 1,2500 people on October 7th, as well as the kidnapping of 250 others.

On Dec. 6, anti-Assad fighters seized the border with Iraq and cut off the supply route for Hezbollah.