Iraqi Journalist Sparks Controversy, Calls on Hezbollah Leader to Surrender to Israel
Iraqi journalist Ahmad Mulla Talal stirred a wave of controversy on social media after a post on his official account on platform "X" (formerly Twitter), where he called on Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah to surrender and raise the white flag in front of Israel. He likened the current state of Hezbollah’s resistance to "a series of relentless stings."
In his post on September 24, 2024, Mulla Talal referred to October 7 as a "wasp’s sting," describing subsequent events as "persistent cobra bites." He urged Nasrallah to publicly acknowledge defeat without fear of humiliation, stating: "Sir, leader of the people, raise your white flag openly and do not fear disgrace."
This statement comes amid rising tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, with ongoing exchanges of attacks along the southern Lebanese border. As these developments unfold, Hezbollah faces mounting military and political pressure, both internally within Lebanon and from regional and international actors.
While some see Mulla Talal's comments as bold and unexpected from an Iraqi media figure, they reflect the view held by certain Iraqis who believe the prolonged conflict and the depletion of human and economic resources have reached a dead end.
Many observers noted that the timing of Mulla Talal’s post was sensitive, reflecting a potential shift in the stance of some Iraqi media outlets toward Hezbollah. On the other hand, Hezbollah supporters criticized Mulla Talal's comments, insisting that the resistance would continue and would not yield to Israeli pressure. They argued that such statements aim to undermine the morale of Hezbollah’s forces.
In the conclusion of his post, Mulla Talal mentioned that the "final victory will only come with the appearance of the awaited Imam," adding that the ideology is in need of a "factory reset," a subtle reference to strategic reassessment and changes in tactics.
