Al-Sayed Ibrahim Amin Al-Sayed: Hezbollah’s Political Architect Reflects on Resistance, Regional Shifts, and the Legacy of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah
Executive Summary
In a rare and expansive interview with Al-Manar, Hezbollah Political Council President Sayyed Ibrahim Amin Al-Sayed offers a comprehensive strategic vision for Lebanon and the region following the martyrdom of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. Touching on themes of dignity, divine duty, internal resilience, and external threats, he frames the ongoing conflicts as part of a larger historical and spiritual confrontation between truth and falsehood.
Analysis
Speaking on May 3, 2025, Sayyed Ibrahim Amin Al-Sayed delivered a wide-ranging strategic reflection on the regional situation, the state of the Lebanese resistance, and the enduring ideological and spiritual foundation of Hezbollah. The interview was notably steeped in theological and historical references, likening the resistance’s struggle to the battle of Karbala and emphasizing that martyrdom is not a loss but a divine honor.
Central to the discussion was the recent martyrdom of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, whom Al-Sayed described with deep emotion and reverence. He portrayed Nasrallah not just as a leader but as a moral compass whose leadership style was defined by affection, compassion, and humility rather than authority. Al-Sayed urged current Hezbollah cadres to embody these traits going forward.
Framing the war in Gaza as a “battle of honor and dignity,” Al-Sayed warned that its outcome will shape the trajectory of the entire region. He criticized Arab regimes for their limited responses to the massacre in Palestine and called normalization with Israel “tyranny disguised as diplomacy.” He also expressed concern over Israeli ambitions in Syria, viewing recent Israeli activity in the Druze and coastal regions as part of a broader expansionist strategy that must be resisted.
Regarding Lebanon, Al-Sayed expressed cautious optimism. He reaffirmed Hezbollah’s commitment to coexistence with Christian communities and rejected any attempts to destabilize the country’s sectarian balance. While he dismissed talk of civil war or American-instigated chaos as unlikely, he emphasized the need for vigilance, unity, and continued moral clarity.
Internally, Al-Sayed reinforced Hezbollah’s bond with its support base, describing the “resistance environment” as more than a constituency—an inseparable extension of the movement itself. He dismissed rumors of reconstruction aid being contingent on Hezbollah disarmament and stressed that rebuilding efforts were a duty of both the state and international allies.
While open to dialogue, including on a national defense strategy, Al-Sayed stated clearly that no such discussions could occur while parts of Lebanon remain under Israeli occupation. He positioned Hezbollah not as a temporary militant group but as a long-term moral and ideological force, inseparable from its environment and history.
The interview concluded with poetic praise for Nasrallah’s leadership, describing him as someone who led “not with power, but with love,” and evoking his memory as a guide for future generations of resistance.
