Hezbollah will directly engage in the Iran-Israel conflict if the United States intervenes militarily or if Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is assassinated, a source told Middle East Eye. Hezbollah considers such actions as crossing a "red line."

Earlier, on June 14, Hezbollah lawmaker Hasan Fadlallah declared, "Iran knows how to defend itself," signaling that any threat to its sovereignty could draw in regional allies.

Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem stated that the organization, along with the Islamic Resistance Movement, fully supports Iran’s legitimate and sovereign rights and stands against the hostility of the United States and "the cancerous tumor, Israel."

Qassem said, “We are not neutral. Threats by Donald Trump to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are not just an attack on Iran, but on the entire region.” He added that Hezbollah will respond as it deems appropriate to such aggression by the U.S. and Israel.

Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem said the ideology of Imam Khomeini remains vibrant among the Muslim Ummah. “Through his revolutionary insight, the sacred light of Muhammadan Islam continues to spread,” he said. Describing Khomeini as a pioneer of resistance and justice, Qassem credited him with laying the foundation for anti-oppression movements across the Middle East. He praised Iran's continued support for resistance forces and noted that Khomeini led Iran from monarchy and American dominance to an independent Islamic republic.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem declared that the conflict with Israel is far from over, accusing the Israeli government of failing to honor peace agreements. Speaking on “Resistance and Liberation Day,” he said Israel’s inability to maintain a presence in Lebanon since 1982 was a result of fierce resistance. Qassem recalled Israel’s failed attempt to impose the May 17 Agreement and emphasized that any future efforts to extend Israeli expansion into Lebanon would be futile.

On Sunday, Israeli drones, followed by fighter jets, launched attacks on Beirut’s Al-Hadath area in the Dahieh region, raising fears of heavy casualties. Al-Manar TV reported that Israeli forces ordered immediate evacuation of residents before the assault. The targeted area is densely populated with civilians and contains no military facilities. Israel claims it struck a Hezbollah weapons depot.

Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary General Naim Qassem stated on Friday that the group will not consider disarmament. “The term ‘disarmament’ must be erased from our vocabulary,” he said. Senior leader Wafic Safa added that any negotiations over weapons would only occur after Israel completely withdraws from southern Lebanon and releases prisoners. He also stressed that Hezbollah has already transferred control of nearly 190 out of 265 military sites south of the Litani River to the Lebanese army.

A senior Hezbollah official has told Reuters that the group is open to discussing disarmament with Lebanon’s President, but only if Israel fully withdraws its forces from southern Lebanon and halts all attacks. The statement comes amid rising pressure following the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war, which severely destabilized the region. The conflict led to the deaths of numerous senior Hezbollah leaders and thousands of its fighters, as well as the destruction of a significant portion of its rocket stockpile.
Lebanon’s U.S.-backed President Joseph Aoun, who took office in January, previously announced that all arms must fall under state control — a position that adds urgency to the unfolding negotiations.

Five months after his death in an Israeli attack, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s official funeral was held on Sunday morning in a stadium in Hezbollah-controlled southern Beirut. Thousands of supporters gathered in the city to pay their last respects. Nasrallah had led the Shia Muslim group through decades of conflict with Israel, transforming Hezbollah into a formidable regional military force. According to Reuters, the gathering was not just a mourning ceremony but also a show of strength. A funeral was also held for senior Hezbollah figure Hashem Safi al-Din.

The funeral of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is set to take place today in Beirut. More than just a mourning ceremony, this event is expected to serve as a powerful demonstration of Hezbollah’s political strength, particularly at a time when the group is facing challenges. Nasrallah was killed on September 27, 2023, in an Israeli airstrike while meeting in a bunker on the southern outskirts of Beirut. A highly influential leader in the Arab world, he played a key role in expanding Hezbollah’s influence and was widely respected across the region. Thousands of people, including Iranian officials and representatives from various countries, are expected to attend the funeral.

Following a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, U.S. Congressman Ronny Jackson expressed hope for stability amid the ongoing Middle East tensions. Speaking in Beirut on Saturday, Jackson stated that the U.S. envisions a new era of peace and stability in Lebanon and the region. During the discussions, Lebanese officials urged the U.S. to pressure Israel into withdrawing its troops from five strategic locations. Meanwhile, heightened security measures are in place for the farewell ceremony of martyr Nasrallah in Lebanon.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported striking multiple Hezbollah sites in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley on Sunday, targeting alleged military facilities and rocket launchers. IDF stated that Hezbollah's actions violate Israel-Lebanon agreements. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s state news agency confirmed three airstrikes in the region. In another attack, Israeli forces shot and killed a woman in Houla, injuring several others. These strikes come just days before Israel’s planned full military withdrawal by February 18, sparking fears that the ceasefire may be in jeopardy.

Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar confirmed that over 25 individuals have been arrested in connection with an attack on a UN peacekeeping convoy heading to Beirut Airport. Arab News reported that on Friday night, violent protests erupted at Rafik Hariri Airport. Masked demonstrators carrying Hezbollah and Iranian flags barricaded roads and attacked UN vehicles, setting three of them on fire. The government has labeled the act a punishable offense, linking it to unrest following the suspension of Iranian flights.

The funeral and farewell ceremony for former Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah will take place on February 23, according to the organizing committee. Committee head Ali Daher announced that the historic event will be held at Camille Chamoun Stadium in Beirut, with representatives from 79 countries expected to attend. Nasrallah was assassinated in a bomb attack on September 23, 2024, while Sayyed Hashem Safiuddin was killed on October 3, both allegedly by Israeli forces.

On the 20th anniversary of Rafik Hariri’s assassination, former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has announced his return to political activity. After three years away from politics, Hariri stated that his party, Future Movement, will re-enter the political arena. According to a report by Arab News, the party will remain committed to the ideals of the Taif Agreement, state-building, reconstruction, and institutional development. Hariri emphasized the vision of a normal state where no weapon exists outside the control of the state. He expressed support for the country’s president, government, and the new hope for unity during this period.

Despite an ongoing ceasefire, Israeli forces have conducted airstrikes in eastern Lebanon, killing six people and injuring two others, according to a BBC report. On February 9, Israeli drones targeted a Hezbollah position in the Shara area of Jenata city, Bekaa region. This follows a series of previous Israeli attacks in the Bekaa Valley. Hezbollah official Ibrahim has condemned the latest Israeli strike, calling it a dangerous violation and an act of extreme aggression.