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Naim Qassem
Katz: 'Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem is a target'; IDF continues strikes in Lebanon
IDF strikes Beirut stronghold and as Israel prepares limited reopening of Ben Gurion Airport amid ongoing Iranian missile fire; military adds no plans to evacuate communities in the north despite Hezbollah’s renewed fire
ynet correspondents
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03.02.26
Why Hezbollah is holding back — for now
Analysis: Lebanon’s leadership is closely watching US and Israeli strikes and Iran’s response, determined to avoid being seen as cooperating with Israel while trying to keep Hezbollah from dragging the country into war
Smadar Shiloni
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03.01.26
Trump says Iran situation is 'in flux' as Middle East officials warn of possible attack in coming days
Trump said he sent a 'big armada' near Iran but said diplomacy remains possible, adding 'they want to talk,' as officials told The NYT fears are growing of a strike in coming days; US official said the USS Lincoln could be in position within a day or two
Itamar Eichner, News Agencies
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01.27.26
Netanyahu: Iran attack on Israel would be ‘one mistake too many’; Hezbollah chief: ‘war would ignite entire region’
As regional tensions rise, Israel, the UAE and Hezbollah issue starkly different messages over a potential Iran escalation
Dennis Bihler, Lior Ben Ari, Amir Ettinger
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01.26.26
As direct talks begin, Lebanon fears Israel may opt for ‘surgical strike’ while Hezbollah stays quiet
After Israeli and Lebanese officials met directly for the first time amid escalation threats and Beirut’s failure to curb Hezbollah, some in Lebanon hope it signals an end to fighting, while others warn the outreach is dangerous, as leaders await Hezbollah’s response
Lior Ben Ari
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12.04.25
After Nasrallah, Naim Qassem inherits Hezbollah’s ruins and Iran’s expectations
A year after Naim Qassem, long seen as a sleepy deputy, unexpectedly became Hezbollah chief, he is rebuilding the terror group’s military power, tightening ties with Iran, and brushing aside Lebanon’s president and prime minister as disarmament falters
Smadar Perry
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11.29.25
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem threatens Israel in first speech since top commander was killed
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, speaking after the killing of commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai, vowed Israel would pay a price and said the group will choose the time of its response, insisting the strike failed to shake Hezbollah’s morale
Lior Ben Ari
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11.28.25
Hezbollah chief warns of escalation as Israeli strikes intensify in southern Lebanon
In a defiant speech, Naim Qassem vows Iran-backed group will not disarm amid mounting tensions over ceasefire enforcement; 'We will not give up the weapons that allow us to defend ourselves... any price is lower than the price of surrender,' he says
Lior Ben Ari
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11.11.25
At Nasrallah memorial, Hezbollah vows: ‘No disarmament, still holding positions against Israel’
Chief Naim Qassem pledged at a ceremony marking a year since Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination, to keep arms, said Hezbollah still holds positions near Israel, and warned against any plan to disarm the terror group
Lior Ben Ari
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09.27.25
Mass ceremonies in Lebanon mark Nasrallah assassination as Iran threatens Israel, US
Defying Lebanese authorities, Hezbollah projected images of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine onto Beirut’s Raouche Rock, as Prime Minister Najib Mikati vowed legal action and Iran’s Ali Larijani joined the commemorations
Lior Ben Ari
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09.27.25
Lebanon warns of civil war risk amid Hezbollah threats; Israel strikes south
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam calls Hezbollah leader’s warnings 'propaganda' and reaffirms Lebanon’s exclusive control over weapons, as IDF hits Hezbollah military sites in southern Lebanon
Lior Ben Ari
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08.15.25
Hezbollah chief threatens 'no life' in Lebanon if government goes after terror group's arms
Naim Qassem says in a speech that Shi'ite factions agree to allow for dialogue with the government before going out to the streets but accuses Beirut of targeting the 'resistance' in the service of Israel and the U.S.
Noa Lutzky
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08.15.25
Lebanese sue senior Hezbollah leader for 'endangering Lebanon's security'
Legal claims accuse top Hezbollah officials of incitement, storing weapons near civilians and threatening national stability amid growing public pushback
Lior Ben Ari
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07.19.25
Iranian top diplomat visits Lebanon, signals shift toward 'non-Interference'
Abbas Araghchi visits Beirut for talks with Lebanese leaders and Hezbollah, signaling support for post-war reconstruction and stability; Hezbollah expresses gratitude for Tehran’s backing while setting conditions for future dialogue
Lior Ben Ari
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06.04.25
Lebanese army foils rocket attack on Israel as president doubles down on disarming Hezbollah
Troops find rocket launchers during raid on Sidon apartment; Joseph Aoun doubles down on demand terror group disarms after its chief Naim Qassem claimed weapons give life and freedom to his people
Lior Ben Ari
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04.20.25
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