Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah’s Strategic Diplomacy: The Conflict Resolved Through Dialogue

Hussein Moghniyeh provided the translation.

On July 14, 2006, a booming voice declared, “The surprises I promised you will begin now. At sea, opposite Beirut, lies the Israeli warship that bombarded our infrastructure, our people’s homes, and our civilians. Look at it—burning and sinking, along with dozens of Zionist Israeli soldiers.” That night was unforgettable, as a unified public rallied behind Hezbollah’s leader, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, chanting words of loyalty and resolve.

Nineteen years later, that moment remains etched in memory. This instance exemplifies what the esteemed Egyptian journalist Muhammad Hassanein Heikal referred to as the “media value” in an interview with Muhammad Afif, the late official for Hezbollah’s media relations. It was a power even acknowledged by adversaries, with Gabi Siboni of the INSS highlighting the rhetorical impact of Nasrallah—a figure whose statements were deemed honest and precise by commentators like Zvi Barel of Haaretz.

It was Nasrallah’s authenticity and connection with the people that transcended barriers. His speeches, more than just words, were foundational to a resistance media framework, effectively working in tandem with military efforts against misrepresentation.

From its inception, Hezbollah’s media, including Al-Ahed newspaper, Al