BEIRUT, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah announced Wednesday "the great and massive victory" in the battle against the al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front militants in Arsal outskirts.
In a televised speech, Nasrallah stressed that the goal of the battle was to get the militants out of the area controlled by al-Nusra Front, whether in Flita or Arsal outskirts.
Praising the Lebanese Army's role in achieving this victory, Nasrallah stated that what the army did in Arsal was essential in achieving this victory.
"Hezbollah did its duty and expect no one to thank it for its resistance. For everyone who aided us by support, words, prayers, blood donation...I thank you all," Nasrallah said.
Nasrallah also said "we are ready to hand over area to the Lebanese Army following the victory."
