What they said

In my view, the change did not begin with the events of October 7 themselves, but began when Israel moved to attack Iran directly. As the Israeli strategy shifted toward direct confrontation, the Iranians came to rely much more on their own deterrence capabilities, which we saw for the first time through the use of missiles against Israel.

In the view of military and strategic decision-makers in the Islamic Republic, the groups that form the so-called 'Axis of Resistance' provided Iran with strategic depth, allowing Tehran to define the theater of military conflict away from its borders. At the same time, the purpose of these groups and their military capabilities was to obstruct the enemy's direct access to Iran.

The presence of a veteran and elderly leader entails a certain advantage.

I firmly believe that eliminating Khamenei was a mistake, not because he did not deserve to die, but because it does not serve the interests of the State of Israel.

Assassinating Khamenei was a mistake because it does not serve Israel's interests

Who shut down the Zouk and Jiyyeh plants, and why are they still out of service?

Resilience preserves what remains, while a renaissance creates what did not exist.

We have the right to be proud of what Beirut once was, but we do not have the right to settle for that.

Technology can put millions of pieces of information at our fingertips, but it does not relieve us of the responsibility to think, and it cannot replace the human conscience and the creative imagination.

Stop attacking us, stop trying to destroy us. Focus on our enemies, not on your brothers.

I never spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu personally, but with his office or his circle, let us put it that way. There was an attempt to include me on the list, and even something like an open check: information minister and a place within the top ten.

Two months ago Eisenkot compared me to Mansour Abbas only because the two of us are Arabs. Who stood up to defend me? The Prime Minister. Do you remember what he called me? Israel's hero.

If UNIFIL is absent from the Blue Line, how can communication between these villages and the Lebanese interior be secured? And who protects the residents and prevents their isolation from the rest of Lebanese territory?

With UNIFIL's mission ending on 31 December approaching, who will escort residents in their necessary movements to Tyre or Beirut, whether for treatment, work, study or daily needs? Until now no one knows what the alternative is, or which party will take on this task.

UNIFIL's departure is a disaster for us, because a large proportion of the town's residents work for it, in addition to the economic activity and income its presence provides. I don't know what will happen to the steadfast families here if it leaves.

UNIFIL has played an important role for nearly 50 years. The continuation of the United Nations presence in southern Lebanon is under discussion, and we will remain ready to work with Lebanon, the United Nations, and Security Council members on the next phase.

Next Monday, I expect the foreign ministers of the European Union to formally establish the mission, which will constitute an essential contribution to Lebanon's security.

Planning for our new European Union mission to provide training and consultations to the Lebanese Army.

Dialogue has no meaning and no chance of success unless it is based on mutual respect and mutual commitments, and is free of pressure and threats.

We preserved UNIFIL with blood.

After the American and Israeli elections, the situation will head toward exceptional tension; nothing indicates that matters will not head toward war.

The performance of President Joseph Aoun is the best representation of the "Lebanese Forces" by more than 90%, and any disagreement with Aoun we discuss behind closed doors. We are the president's supporters, and there is no disagreement between us, only very minor differences.

If they continue obstructing his simple requests, yes, he will not remain in the government.

After we eliminated the first rank of leadership in many vital areas, we found ourselves facing more radical and violent individuals.

There is a certain advantage in having an elderly and experienced leader like Khamenei; he was 86 years old at the end.

I certainly believe that eliminating Khamenei was a mistake. Not because he didn't deserve death, but because it did not serve Israel's interests.

Citizenship is not merely a concept but a daily practice based on respect for the law, acceptance of difference, and placing the national interest above narrow interests.

Investing in innovation and technology is an investment in people and in Lebanon's future.

These crimes once again reveal the truth of the Houthi militia as a terrorist group that does not hesitate to target civilians and vital institutions, as happened recently at King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, in an attempt to muddy the waters and divert attention from the violations and crimes it has been committing against Yemenis for years in service of Iranian interests in the region, which confirms that it does not value the lives of innocents or international laws and norms.

The most notable aspect of the operation is the success of those behind it in delivering content to real media institutions