[UPDATE-Apr 17, 2026-Israel-Iran War] Gaza-Hamas, Lebanon-Hezbollah, Syria: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

Hezbollah leader vows endless war, will never surrender Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem declared that his organization will remain on the battlefield “until the last breath,” refusing any surrender while escalating threats against Israel. Speaking on Al-Araby TV (Qatar) on April 13, 2026, Qassem framed the conflict as an existential struggle, claiming Hezbollah is confronting “Israeli-American aggression” and will continue fighting in defense of Lebanon. Qassem further warned that Hezbollah will capture Israeli soldiers whenever possible and carry out attacks whenever opportunities arise. He added that northern Israeli towns “will never be safe,” signaling a continued strategy of targeting civilian areas…