Naim Qassem
‘Israel has no choice’: Hezbollah chief says Israel must withdraw from Lebanon
Iran has pursued a ceasefire in Lebanon as a key condition in its Memorandum of Understanding with the United States.
Majority see MoU as Iran win, Israel security loss; Lebanon ceasefire prompts IDF doctrine rethink
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon, says 'no safe zone' for IDF
'Why should we surrender?': Hezbollah chief says group capable of victory
Hezbollah praises Iranian diplomacy while Christian rivals demand total disarmament of the militia
The group's political rivals are questioning Iran's actual ability to enforce an "Israeli withdrawal."
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem reportedly targeted twice as Beirut braces for escalation
The report came shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that he had instructed the IDF to intensify attacks against the terrorist organization.
Rubio denounces Hezbollah threats to overthrow Lebanese gov't
Rubio said Hezbollah’s threats of violence and overthrow would not succeed, accusing the group of dragging Lebanon toward chaos, in reaction to terror leader Qassem's speech on Sunday.
Hezbollah chief downplays calls to disarm terror group, praises success of FPV drone attacks
Qassem also rejected Israel-Lebanon talks, criticized the Beirut gov't and US sanctions, defended al-Qard al-Hassan, voiced support for Iran and Gaza, and denounced Bahrain's IRGC clampdown.
Islamic regime ‘will not abandon’ Hezbollah, Araghchi promises in message to Qassem
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem that Tehran would continue backing its proxies as Lebanon emerges as a sticking point in US ceasefire talks.
Hezbollah may return to political assassinations as control over Lebanon weakens, expert says
In recent months, Hezbollah has faced growing restrictions on its power, including new legislation limiting its ability to legally possess weapons and conduct military activity.
Hezbollah planning to occupy Beirut, push out hopes of normalization with Israel
According to sources in the security establishment, Hezbollah is convinced that Israel is plotting a move to divide Lebanon, during which the Lebanese state would lose large areas of territory.
Hezbollah leader vows to never surrender, calls for Lebanon to withdraw from negotiations
Qassem asserted the terror group's commitment to remaining on the battlefield, saying Lebanon would not return to the state of affairs that existed before March 2.
Israel must accept only way to secure the North is to eliminate Hezbollah - editorial
This is not a call for endless war. It is a recognition that a fake peace is more dangerous than an honest conflict.
Hezbollah chief rejects direct talks with Israel, says move would 'serve Netanyahu and Trump'
In a lengthy statement, Qassem accused Israel of systematically violating the ceasefire, claiming it had breached the agreement “more than ten thousand times.”
