Kill Nasrallah, Hanyeih doesn't want to end the resistance

Hezbollah confirmed the martyrdom of its leader Hassan Nasrallah following the Israeli regime's airstrikes on the Lebanese capital Beirut on Friday. The attack represents a significant escalation in the long-running conflict and heightens fears of a larger regional war.

US officials see the possibility of a limited Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon.

The attack that killed Nasrallah targeted a densely populated area and destroyed residential buildings. Israel carried out more attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least 33 people and wounding 195, including women and children.

To shed more light on the topic, we spoke to Dr. Hazar Vural Jane, Asst. discussed. Prof. at Aydın University Istanbul.

Below is the full text of the interview:

Do you think that the path of resistance will end after the assassination of Nasrallah and Haniyeh by the Israeli regime?

There is no doubt that the assassination of Nasrallah and Haniyeh is a major blow. In their own words: “Killing individuals will not end the resistance.” This confrontation is by nature a long-term confrontation and will continue. Both sides see this as a fight for survival. In the last two months in particular, Tel Aviv has steadily increased its aggressiveness through assassinations and massacres of civilians. In its near abroad, where it is surrounded by the axis of resistance, it responds to the threats it perceives by massacring civilians.

Hamas fights to defend the homeland, while Hezbollah, in keeping with its founding philosophy, fights to deter Israel from its threats against Lebanon. Considering that the resistance has emerged as a result of a long-term strategy to date, there is also a side of conviction and belief among the different dimensions from which it is fed. This is a strong identity factor in terms of belonging.

Do you think the Israeli regime will become safer after Nasrollah's assassination or not?

If we compare Israel's security before and after October 7th, we can say that Israel is in a more insecure environment. They are mismanaging the process, especially with increasing aggression and massacres of civilians. It is a problem that it has been hit by the resistance forces that surround it and that it has come under criticism, at least worldwide, for its actions in Gaza. Another important point is the cost burden of the Iron Dome defense system and the destruction of the myth of impenetrability. As Israel increases its aggression in the region, it is causing more problems instead of creating a safer environment.

What consequences could the Israeli regime's actions have for the region?

It is pursuing a policy that endangers peace and security in the region. On the one hand, it increases armaments and, on the other hand, has a negative impact on the future of the states in the region. While the region is fed up with terrorism, wars and migration and wants to achieve better economic times, Tel Aviv, which terrorizes the region and subjects people to either massacres or mass migration, is also causing problems for Israelis.

How do you see the role of the USA in Israel's crimes? Can Tel Aviv violate global and international rules without US support?

When we look at the relationship between Washington and Tel Aviv and their security overlap, we see that there is great support from the US, not only in terms of the defense industry, but also in terms of materiel and cooperation. There is strong cooperation and intelligence exchange between the two states in several areas. On the other hand, considering that Israel is being tried at the International Criminal Court for its actions in the Gaza war, this poses a problem for its ally Washington, from which it receives the greatest and endless support. US support undoubtedly opens up space for Tel Aviv. And it promotes extremism.