The Islamic Resistance announced the following: "With utmost pride and honor, the Islamic Resistance announces the martyrdom of the martyr fighter Hasan Jaafar Marji, known as "Baqer". He was born in 1996 from Blida town in southern Lebanon. He ascended as a martyr on the path to [liberate] Al-Quds." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
RESISTANCE LAUNCHES TWO AERIAL ATTACKS WITH ASSAULT DRONES TARGETING ARTILLERY BUNKERS IN AR’AR
The Islamic Resistance issued the following statement: "the Islamic Resistance launched, at 6:20 am on Sunday, March 10, 2024, two aerial attacks with assault drones targeting artillery bunkers in Ar'ar, achieving precise hits." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
RESISTANCE: WE BOMBARDED MERON SETTLEMENT WITH TENS OF KATYUSHA ROCKETS
The Islamic Resistance issued the following statement: "In response to the enemy's attacks on the resilient southern villages and civilian homes, including the recent aggression on the town of Khirbet Selem resulting in the martyrdom of a family, the Islamic Resistance bombarded Meron settlement with tens of Katyusha rockets at 9:15 am on Sunday, March 10, 2024." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
RESISTANCE TARGETS GATHERING OF ENEMY SOLDIERS EAST OF BIRKET RISHA
The Islamic Resistance issued the following statement: "The Islamic Resistance fighters targeted, at 10:20 am on Sunday, March 10, 2024, a gathering of enemy soldiers east of Birket Risha site with rocket weapons, inflicting direct hits." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
NATIONAL MODERATION BLOC AND QUINTET AMBASSADORS INITIATIVE: A BEACON OF HOPE, SAYS PATRIARCH AL-RAHI
Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi presided over Sunday's Mass in Bkerke. Bishops and priests assisted him. Political figures and officials attended the ceremony. After the Gospel, the Patriarch stated, "The world's problems stem from the ease of killing, war, destruction, displacement of innocent citizens, leaving them vulnerable to hunger, thirst, disease, and exhaustion, all of which result from the state of sin." The Patriarch emphasized that this is evident in the Israeli war on Gaza and the tragedy of the Palestinian people, condemning the ongoing genocide and calling the world to stop it. He said, "We reject the silence of the world's nations, sacrificing a deprived people's right to their land and their right to a state of their own, as per United Nations Resolution 181 adopted on November 29, 1947, regarding the partition of Palestine into two states: one Jewish and one Arab, with defined borders." Regarding Lebanon, al-Rahi said, "We seek to avoid sliding into this blind and malicious war, protect the South and its citizens, and immediately proceed to elect a president to ensure the functioning of the parliament, government, and all constitutional institutions." He added, "From this perspective, we view the initiative of the National Moderation Bloc and the efforts of the Quintet Ambassadors Committee with great positivity, hoping for their success and expressing gratitude for their efforts and sacrifices." On another note, the Patriarch addressed recent events and highlighted the celebration of International Women's Day and Teacher's Day on March 8th and 9th. He congratulated and appreciated women and teachers, acknowledging their roles as wives, mothers, sisters, and professionals, expressing solidarity with them in their rights and responsibilities across society. In addition, he emphasized the importance of teachers in combating illiteracy and shaping Lebanon's future, assuring them of the church's support. He urged cooperation to overcome economic challenges and called on political leaders to prioritize the nation's interests over personal and sectarian agendas, stressing their accountability for the country's paralysis. In his closing remarks, the Patriarch urged prayers for spiritual, moral, and physical healing. He called on "brothers and sisters to unite in seeking divine intervention for the well-being of all humanity." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon