Liberation Victory Resulted From Unified Resistance, Military, and Popular Effort: Qassem

The success of Lebanon's liberation movement emerged from coordinated action among the resistance, armed forces, and civilian population, according to statements highlighting pivotal figures in the struggle.

Former Presidents Émile Lahoud and Nabih Berri are remembered as guardians of the liberation effort, their roles deemed essential to the historical achievement. The resistance's military operations proved decisive in compelling occupying forces to withdraw from border territories in 2000.

Historical context underscores earlier diplomatic developments. The May 17 agreement, described as humiliating, was never implemented and was annulled in 1984—a significant step that paved the way toward the eventual 2000 liberation.

On November 27, 2024, Lebanese state authorities reached an indirect agreement intended to end occupation and cease military aggression in the border region.