Nasrallah: Nationalist Driving State-Nation Building in Lebanon; The Precious Legacy of the Martyr Sayyed
webangah News Agency, International Desk: One year after the martyrdom of the leader of Lebanon’s Islamic Resistance Movement, Sayyed Hassan nasrallah, and his successor, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, Lebanon has become a battleground for competing internal and external power dynamics on regional and international levels. The administrations of Joseph Aoun and Nawaf Salam are working ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections to present themselves as symbols of a “lebanese state-nation,” positioning as cross-factional and neutral actors aiming to restore security,stability,and progress.
According to official narratives from Baabda’s ruling power centre,Lebanon’s government sees its mission as facilitating implementation of united Nations Security Council Resolution 1701-that is,disarming Hezbollah-to prevent renewed conflict and put the country on a path toward progress. This claim comes despite nearly two decades ago when Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and resistance forces successfully defeated Israel, establishing effective deterrence against the Zionist regime.
The reality is that “the Leader of Resistance,” while holding a transnational personality beloved across the Islamic world, always prioritized Lebanon’s national interests in his role as political-military leader of Hezbollah. Like a true patriot, he defended his homeland against foreign enemies-a legacy left by martyr Nasrallah that remains invaluable.
The Birth Story of Lebanon
The rise of a local force known as Lebanese Islamic Resistance or Hezbollah-as an embodiment of “resistance” against foreign occupation-united Lebanese people beyond sectarian differences under one banner with one voice demanding independence and development. Throughout three decades at its helm, Hassan Nasrallah sought not only quantitative-qualitative growth for Hezbollah but also endeavored politically to unify Beirut’s politicians behind cohesive national goals in his capacity beyond mere secretary-generalship-as a committed political leader devoted to Lebanon’s security.
Resistance as an Instrument for State-Nation Building in Lebanon
Nasrallah played a pivotal role in advancing Lebanese state-nation formation. Despite deep religious convictions influenced by imam Khomeini’s vision of political Islam, he pursued an interactive socio-political approach that made Hezbollah a connecting link between various Lebanese parties, sects, and groups.
Such as: after Beirut port explosion plunged Lebanon into economic ruin-triggering severe crises like chronic electricity shortages-the hezbollah secretary-general acted decisively with patriotic responsibility by requesting energy aid from Iran. Fuel supplies were soon arranged to power government centers and hospitals amid this national crisis.
An additional positive leadership move was seen during tensions over gas fields at Qana/Karish waters with conditional acceptance given by Hezbollah toward mediator Amos Hochstein. Although opposing trustworthiness toward Israel or U.S.-led mediators remained firm within Hezbollah leadership views; observing genuine political will inside Lebanese government convinced them to fully align with national interests.
The clearest expression involving Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s nationalism appeared during Operation Al-Aqsa Storm. After unexpected attacks by Al-Qassam Brigades around Gaza’s perimeter ignited calls among some resistance factions urging direct involvement by Hezbollah on northern frontlines; simultaneously french President Macron offered Nasrallah parliamentary leadership alongside $54 billion aid if they refrained from entering Palestine theater-but nascent domestic politics led him instead toward measured prudence.
This strategic restraint enabled evacuation across roughly 100 Israeli settlements dispersing about 200 thousand Israelis during conflict duration. According to data released by Israel Central Bank itself,the shutdown impact on northern Israeli economic activities exceeded $150 million weekly losses alone. In speeches shortly afterward,Nasrallah declared unequivocally if Tel Aviv desired ceasefire it must halt genocidal policies inside Gaza region altogether.This stance fueled opposition voices along right-wing anti-Netanyahu circles accusing him (“Bibi”) openly for failure handling northern front effectively.
Conclusion
The passing away of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah represents not only an immense loss for the Axis of Resistance but also constitutes irreplaceable damage for all friends defending Lebanon’s territorial unity principle within this Arab nation-state.Since October 8th ,2023 till martyrdom moment,Sayyed resisted pitfalls involving transactional politics or unrealistic demands assessed acutely.He leveraged vast experience understanding Netanyahu-led expansionism trends deciding rather launch precise military operations targeting depths between two-five kilometers into occupied Palestinian land designed simultaneously tie up enemy resources yet strengthen resistance position diplomatically at negotiations table without igniting full-scale war.At every stage,this dedicated leader prioritized Lebanon’s interests above all else while striving tirelesslyto end wartime evolution both Gaza front linesand north borders.Enduring now,His legitimate successor Sheikh Naim Qassem guards righteous weapons firmly signaling clearly toward Lebanese establishmentandsurrounding Arab states:Hezbollah arms remain pointed solelyat occupied territories.These steadfast measures offer principal means containing Zionist regime expansionism throughout Eastern Mediterranean regions today.
