Lebanese Politician Congratulates Israel On Its Victory: Israel Achieved All Its Objectives

In a November 26, 2024 interview on Lebanon Files on YouTube, Serge Dagher, Secretary-General of the Kataeb Party, congratulated Israel on its victory, stating that it had achieved its objectives by pushing Hizbullah beyond the Litani River and ensuring Hizbullah would not replenish its weapons. Dagher criticized Hizbullah for escalating tensions, claiming that Resolution 1701 could have been implemented peacefully, but Hizbullah chose to "pay the full price." He further explained that in October 2023, Hizbullah dragged Lebanon into war with Israel in support of Gaza, following Sinwar’s decision to launch a war, making clear that Israel’s actions were not unwarranted. Dagher added that had Israel launched an unprovoked attack, Hizbullah could have acted as a resistance movement, but preferably, Hizbullah should have simply enlisted in the Lebanese army to defend the country.