Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, described Lebanon’s triumph against Israeli aggression as a "historic" and "highly significant" victory, emphasizing its impact on the broader Axis of Resistance.

Speaking on Thursday, al-Houthi underscored the failure of Israel's military objectives and the resilience of Hezbollah in thwarting these efforts.

Quoting Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah, al-Houthi began his address with the statement: "The era of defeats has ended, and the era of victories has begun." He attributed Lebanon's success to the unwavering determination of its fighters and the steadfast support of its population.

Al-Houthi outlined the failure of Israeli forces to weaken Hezbollah or achieve significant political or military goals. Despite heavy Western, particularly American, backing, Israeli attempts at ground operations and missile attacks on Tel Aviv and military bases were met with robust retaliation.

"Israel also failed to bring about political changes in Lebanon due to Hezbollah’s powerful responses," al-Houthi stated, highlighting missile strikes on Israeli targets and the economic paralysis inflicted on northern Israel. He described this failure as a victory for the entire Muslim Ummah, shielding it from greater regional dangers.

Had Israel succeeded, al-Houthi warned, it could have exploited the situation to undermine the broader Axis of Resistance and escalate conflicts across the Middle East.

Al-Houthi lauded the economic and military setbacks faced by Israel, emphasizing the occupation’s growing despair amid mounting costs. He credited Lebanon’s internal unity and popular support for thwarting Israeli objectives and proving the potential to resist and overcome occupation forces.

He also commended the Yemeni Armed Forces for disrupting Israeli maritime activity in the Red Sea, forcing Israel to reroute its shipping lanes at a high economic cost. Recent Yemeni missile and drone operations targeted Israeli sites, including Asqalan, the Nivatim Airbase in al-Naqab, and Eilat, showcasing Yemen's growing military capabilities.

Turning to Gaza, al-Houthi urged greater international solidarity with the Palestinian Resistance, condemning global indifference and the lack of substantial Arab efforts to address the humanitarian crisis. He warned that neglecting Gaza would amount to complicity in the genocide committed against its people.

“Resistance forces will not allow Israel to isolate Gaza,” al-Houthi declared, pledging continued support and readiness to confront the occupation in multiple arenas.

He also called for more significant contributions from Iraq, describing its role within the Axis of Resistance as vital. Al-Houthi warned against U.S. political pressures aimed at weakening Iraq's influence in the region.

Al-Houthi criticized the international community and judicial bodies for their inaction, pointing to the delayed ruling of the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He argued that justice should have been served earlier, particularly after atrocities such as the al-Ahli Baptist Hospital massacre.

The Ansar Allah leader concluded by calling for continued resistance and unity within the Axis of Resistance, urging all nations to rise in support of Gaza and the broader fight against Israeli aggression. (ILKHA)