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טראמפ, נתניהו, נעים קאסם, צה"ל חוזר לשגרת הצבת הכוחות בגבול לבנון

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 09.27.25

תמונה שנתלתה בכיכר המהפכה בטהרן לציון שנה ל לחיסולו של חסן נסראללה

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 | 09.27.25

נואף סלאם ראש ממשלת לבנון ו מזכ"ל חיזבאללה נעים קאסם

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 | 08.15.25

מזכ"ל חיזבאללה נעים קאסם בוכה בריאיון כשהוא מדבר על נסראללה

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 | 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 | 07.19.25

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi lays a wreath of flowers at the grave of slain Hezbollah's Leader Hassan Nasrallah

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 | 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 | 04.20.25

Hezbollah signals readiness to disarm—if Israel withdraws, Hezbollah official says

A senior Hezbollah official made a dramatic statement outlining the conditions under which the Shiite terror group would agree to discuss disarmament and the transfer of its weapons to the Lebanese army; President Aoun is expected to begin talks, after consulting the parliament speaker, a close Hezbollah ally, and ruling out using force

Reuters | 04.09.25

It's time for some discreet dialogue with Lebanon

Opinion: As Beirut reels from economic crisis and Hezbollah’s grip, former Lebanese army chief and now president, Joseph Aoun – no friend of Israel but no ally of its enemies—offers rare chance for true diplomacy; with ceasefire fraying, Jerusalem should act before that door closes

Smadar Perry | 03.30.25

Hezbollah chief warns Israel after Beirut strike but stops short of escalation

Naim Qassem says Lebanon remains responsible for addressing Israeli actions through diplomatic channels, but warns terror group would 'consider other options' if government fails to stop attacks

Lior Ben Ari | 03.30.25

הפגנות בלבנון נגד מורגן אורטגוס, סגנית השליח האמריקני למזרח התיכון

After two years of deadlock, Lebanon turns to Hezbollah’s disarmament

Lebanon faces the delicate challenge of disarming a weakened Hezbollah, risking instability amid fears of renewed civil conflict after devastating losses in the recent conflict with Israel

Taylor Thomas/The Media Line | 03.10.25

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