Elias Bejjani/Text & Video: The Jihadist, Mullah-Controlled, and Lawless Hezbollah Sets Standards for Social Values and Attempts to Impose Them on Lebanese Through Terrorism, as Demonstrated by Its Brutal Assault on Journalist Daoud Rammal
Elias Bejjani/December 02/ 2024
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A shocking incident unfolded in the southern Lebanese town of Al-Duwair on November 30, 2024, when journalist Daoud Rammal was brutally assaulted by individuals linked to Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terrorist proxy. Rammal was at the town’s cemetery reciting prayers for his deceased parents when the attack occurred. The violence was so brutal that he lost consciousness. Shockingly, the assailants followed him to his home, continuing their assault in front of his family. This barbaric act underscores the alarming violence, jihadist extremism, and authoritarianism perpetrated by Hezbollah.
Hezbollah’s Statement: A Deceptive Denial
Following the attack, Hezbollah’s Media Relations issued a statement claiming the assault was (“an individual incident” unrelated to the party. It added, “Freedom of expression is sacred as long as it does not violate social values and applicable laws.”)
This statement is deeply troubling. By asserting the right to define “violations of social values,” Hezbollah essentially appoints itself as the arbiter of morality, granting itself the authority to police the Lebanese public, including Shiites, journalists, and all citizens, according to its sectarian, jihadist, and extremist criteria.
Imposing Guardianship on Lebanon.
Rooted in its sectarian and Iranian jihadist ideology, Hezbollah is forcibly attempting to impose its guardianship over the Shiite community in particular, and Lebanese society as a whole. Its claim to moral authority over “social values” blatantly contradicts Lebanon’s identity as a pluralistic nation, which encompasses 18 religious sects and a rich tapestry of cultures and civilizations.
In a diverse society like Lebanon, no group—particularly not a militant Islamist organization like Hezbollah—has the right to dictate social norms or restrict freedoms based on its denominational religious views and standards . This approach not only undermines Lebanon’s constitutional principles and foundational diversity, but also constitutes a flagrant assault on public freedoms, and the broader aspirations of the Shiite community for independence and coexistence.
Silencing Dissent and Muzzling the Media
The attack on journalist Daoud Rammal is not an isolated incident, as Hezbollah claims. Instead, it reflects a systematic strategy to silence dissent and muzzle the media. This violent episode highlights Hezbollah’s reliance on intimidation and force to suppress voices that challenge its agenda or refuse to align with its extremist ideology.
A Call for Collective Rejection
Hezbollah’s oppressive behavior requires a united and resolute response from all Lebanese citizens, regardless of sect or affiliation. The Lebanese people must reject Hezbollah’s dominance over public freedoms and its self-imposed guardianship over society. Members of the Shiite community, in particular, should recognize that this control is not in their interest. Instead, it isolates them and fosters hostility toward their Lebanese and Arab surroundings.
Conclusion
The assault on Daoud Rammal is yet another example of Hezbollah’s tyranny cloaked in deceptive rhetoric. In a nation founded on pluralism, no entity has the right to impose its moral code on society or to subject the media to its restrictive standards. Freedom of expression is a fundamental right that cannot be compromised. Any attack on it is an attack on Lebanon’s essence and identity.
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