Since Friday the Arab world has been engrossed in the remarks made by Lebanese researcher Mohammad Ali Al Husseini, who is based in the Gulf. During an interview with the Saudi network Al-Arabiya approximately three days ago, Al-Husseini cautioned Hassan Nasrallah, the now-eliminated Hezbollah leader, about his potential demise. By Friday, Israel had already carried out a strike in Beirut's Dahieh neighborhood, resulting in a successful killing.
"I tell Nasrallah, prepare your will, because those who bought you have now sold you," the Shiite cleric said, known for his pro-Saudi leanings. "You've become the primary target now. So draft your will, and I'm speaking in all seriousness. This isn't an idle threat. Let's wait and see. All your dreams of marching into Jerusalem have led you astray."
The Lebanese analyst, who heads an organization called the Arab Islamic Council in Lebanon further stated: "The events of 2006 (referring to the First Lebanon War) were agreed upon and contained, but today there's no such policy. Israel will demolish everything. This isn't psychological warfare. The Israeli military will enter and invade Lebanon."
During his commentary, he asserted: "There's a state of worry and tension, unprecedented within Hezbollah, even in the Shura Council. An intifada is brewing against Hassan Nasrallah. Yes, an intifada. There's a lack of trust in Hassan Nasrallah at the decision-making level. It's evident that Hezbollah is in retreat, suffering casualties daily."
As noted, the Arab world extensively circulated his words, with the interview receiving numerous shares. A Syrian opposition activist wrote, "The wise foresee the future. Mohammad Al-Husseini warned Hassan Nasrallah of assassination in an Al-Arabiya interview. He told him candidly – prepare a will because Iran has sold you out." An Arab-Christian TV host commented: "Prophetic words that foretold Nasrallah's demise, that Iran had betrayed him."
محمد علي الحسيني: أقول لحسن نصر الله جهز وصيتك فمن اشتراك قد باعك.. ما حدث في 2006 كان متفق عليه أما اليوم فلا سياسة والإسرائيلي سيدمر كل شيء#لبنان#قناة_العربية#ساعة_حوار pic.twitter.com/zb52GvWnE6
— العربية (@AlArabiya) September 26, 2024
Following the elimination, Al-Husseini posted on his social media account: "We began this journey together, marched side by side, liberated the south as one, and celebrated our victories together. But loyalty drew a line between us. I remained true to Arabism and our nation. You, however, post-liberation, fell into Iran's embrace. You pledged them unwavering loyalty and blind obedience. You offered yourself to their service, and in return, they abandoned and traded you away – while the Arabs embraced me, true to their chivalrous nature and loyalty. I counseled you repeatedly, urging caution, so you couldn't claim ignorance later. I forewarned you of the impending destruction that would befall you and the Lebanese people. Let this serve as a cautionary tale for anyone who forsakes their homeland, their Arab identity, and their nation in favor of another."
