Hezbollah Files Legal Complaint Against Bishops Musa al-Hajj and Kamel Semaan Over Alleged Communication with Israeli Enemy

Hezbollah has filed a legal complaint against two Christian archbishops, accusing them of communicating with the Israeli government. The “Committee of the Families of the Detainees and the Freed,” affiliated with Hezbollah, announced in a statement that it submitted an accusation against Archbishop Moussa al-Hajj and Archbishop Kamal Semaan for their alleged interactions with the Israeli “enemy.” The committee stated it will pursue all individuals who engage with the enemy before relevant judicial authorities.

The campaign against Archbishop al-Hajj intensified after his name appeared on a list of religious figures representing Christian communities in Palestine. These figures met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog a few days prior. In a joint statement, the bishops and church presidents denied that the meeting was merely a customary greeting. Instead, they affirmed that the primary purpose was to convey the global church’s stance demanding an end to the flow of blood in Gaza.

Archbishop Moussa al-Hajj serves as the Archbishop of the Haifa and Holy Land and holds the position of Patriarchal Delegate for the Syrian Maronite Church in Jerusalem, Palestine, and Jordan. Archbishop Kamal Semaan is the Patriarchal Delegate for the Syriac Catholic Church in the Holy Land. Both archbishops are prominent figures within their respective religious communities.

In response to the accusations, Ibrahim Marad, head of the Universal Syriac Union Party, asserted that the Church of the Lord is stronger than the terrorism of Iran and its regional allies. He accused Hezbollah of being an agent of global Zionism. On his official website, Marad wrote, “The Church of the Lord and its servants are greater and stronger than your savagery and terrorism; you are the traitorous agents, you have concealed yourselves…”

The situation highlights the complex interplay between religious leadership and geopolitical tensions. As Micah 6:8 reminds us, people should act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. The actions of religious leaders in such contexts must be weighed against these principles, ensuring that their roles serve the greater good and uphold the dignity of all people.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Arabic)