Veils of Truth: Unraveling the Fabric of Lebanon’s Political Identity

 I have not been accustomed to sharing my political thoughts or personal analyses on these topics to avoid becoming a source of disagreement that could distance me from my comrades, colleagues, or loved ones. However, this time I find myself compelled by my pen, and I want to write.

I have never agreed with "Hezbollah" in its political doctrine, its vision for the nation, or its desire to erase Lebanon's original identity and merge Lebanon into Wilayat al-Faqih, which undermines all national history and disrespects all those who sacrificed their lives for Lebanon. Yet, the assassination of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, who is a unique figure with a special charisma, presence, and popularity representing a significant portion of the Lebanese people, is a painful event and is considered a stab in the heart of Lebanon by the spiteful state of Israel, which has long desired and coveted Lebanon for decades. It is worth noting that Lebanon historically existed before Israel, and God's words in the Bible are clear when He spoke to Moses about the land of Lebanon, saying, "This land shall not be trodden by you or by those who come after you, for Lebanon stands for me." When Israel invaded Lebanon, Hezbollah did not exist at that time. What Israel has done through assassinations in Lebanon, the latest being the killing of Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, is a crime, a disgrace, and a satanic act.

Today, it is essential for all Lebanese to recognize the truth: no one loves Lebanon and its people, and no one wishes for their well-being. Iran sold Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in a deal with the United States, and the United States did not prevent Israel from its crimes; rather, it supplied it with the necessary weapons and power to strike Lebanon, claiming to support Lebanon's interests. All Western and foreign powers prioritize their interests at the expense of Lebanon. It is high time for the Lebanese to take control of their affairs in their homeland and unite against all enemies to prevent internal strife.

I would like to add that I am a Christian above all else. My Christianity does not prevent me from living the spirit of citizenship; rather, it calls me to love those who are different, to support them, and to forgive them, just like my Lord Jesus forgave those who crucified Him despite their injustice and malice.

I will not respond in the same language used by Hezbollah and its supporters against the first martyr of Lebanon on the path to independence and the 10,452 square kilometers, the late President Bashir Gemayel, if they continue to chant thanks and blessings to the "Shartouni" who killed Bashir Gemayel. Instead, I will tell them that your pain from losing your leader is my pain, and your sorrow is my sorrow for a man from my country who was killed brutally and treacherously by those who distanced him from his homeland and convinced him that they were his friends.

May God have mercy on Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and all the martyrs of Lebanon, and may the war in our homeland come to an end so that peace and prosperity may return.

M.M.