Qassem described a strategy of alternating attack and withdrawal, where combatants are moved to different areas and return as needed. He noted that similar positions across the region had been held for several months, emphasizing that these operational movements are the primary objective rather than permanent territorial control.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Hezbollah Leader Rejects Territory Holding as Priority for Resistance
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Secretary General Naim Qassem confirmed that Hezbollah fighters held the Ali al-Tahr ridge for 3 months before rotating through other sectors in his first public comments on the site. He stated that the resistance does not prioritize the preservation of specific locations and instead focuses on preventing the occupation from establishing itself based on tactical calculations of profit and loss.
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