Israel’s systematic dismantling of Hezbollah’s infrastructure—killing its leader Hassan Nasrallah, obliterating its missile stockpiles, and forcing its remnants north of the Litani River—has reduced the group to a mere spectator in the ongoing war between Israel and Iran.
Jalal Tagreeb
Introduction:
This article is not written by an Israeli analyst, a Western journalist, or even a neutral observer. These are the words of Jalal Tagreeb — a former Muslim preacher. A self-proclaimed “warrior of Islamic debate” who once vowed to win debates with non Muslims. He swore his arguments would crush them and that his theological prowess would silence all opposition.
He Lost! (https://freethinker.co.uk/author/jalal-tagreeb/)
His surrender was absolute. After years of humiliating defeats in public debates — outmaneuvered by historians, outmatched by philosophers, and exposed as a fraud by even his own disillusioned followers — he abandoned his cause. The man who once preached jihad by the tongue/word now writes for Israeli platforms, not out of coercion, but because the truth left him no other choice.
Read on — and witness the collapse of Hezbollah’s myth through the eyes of a man who once believed in jihad by tongue/word.
The ceasefire Hezbollah signed in November 2024 was not a negotiated peace but an unconditional surrender document, a desperate attempt to salvage what little remained of its crippled forces. Hezbollah, which once vowed to “liberate Jerusalem” and destroy Israel, now watches as its patron Iran faces the full fury of the Jewish state alone.
Hezbollah’s downfall was inevitable, born of its own ideological hubris and blind allegiance to Tehran. For decades, the group clung to the delusion that Israel was “weaker than a spider’s web,” a mantra repeated by Nasrallah even as Israel grew stronger . This arrogance blinded Hezbollah to reality. When Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, Hezbollah miscalculated, believing it could replicate its 2006 “divine victory.” Instead, Israel responded with unprecedented ferocity, decimating Hezbollah’s leadership and infrastructure in a matter of weeks.
The group’s reliance on Iran proved its undoing. Tehran’s strategic priorities — not Hezbollah’s — dictated its actions, forcing it into a half-hearted war of attrition that only provoked Israel’s wrath without achieving any meaningful gains. By the time Hezbollah realized its mistake, it was too late. Israel’s Operation Northern Arrows in September 2024 shattered the group’s command structure, leaving it leaderless and demoralized. The infamous pager and walkie-talkie attacks, likely orchestrated by Mossad, exposed Hezbollah’s security as a joke, turning its operatives into walking targets.
Israel, meanwhile, has emerged stronger than ever. Its military campaign against Hezbollah was a masterclass in precision and ruthlessness, a prelude to its current offensive against Iran. The Jewish state has proven that it will not tolerate threats on its borders, whether from Hamas, Hezbollah, or Tehran itself. With Hezbollah neutralized, Israel has turned its full attention to Iran, striking at the heart of the regime with a confidence that would have been unthinkable just a year ago.
Hezbollah’s defeat is not just a military setback; it is the end of an era. The group’s once-formidable “Axis of Resistance” lies in ruins, its members scattered, its ideology discredited. Israel’s message is clear: “We dictate the terms”.
Long live Israel — the undisputed victor.
Jalal Tagreeb is a freelance researcher and translator from the Levant who specialises in Islamic Studies and History. With a background in conservative Sunni Islam, Jalal was once a passionate Muslim apologist who engaged in debates with secularists. However, a transformative journey led him to reassess his beliefs, ultimately prompting his departure from Islam.
Now, as an ex-Muslim, Jalal is dedicated to fostering understanding between different belief systems and cultures, with a particular focus on exploring the cultural disparities between the West and the Middle East. Through his research and translations, he seeks to bridge divides and promote dialogue, advocating for intellectual honesty and mutual respect. His Reddit account contains his exchanges and more information on his intellectual journey away from Islam: https://www.reddit.com/user/JalalTagreeb/.
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