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Hezbollah chief: Reaching Netanyahu's home proves our capabilities

In first interview since assuming leadership, Naim Qassem acknowledged security 'flaws' and 'breaches' within the terror group but denied it had been defeated

Lior Ben Ari | 03.09.25

IDF strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah chief warns against delaying withdrawl

Military says it attacked terror group's sites in the Bekka Valley in response to violations of the ceasefire agreement; Qassem says Lebanese people have the right to confront the Israeli enemy

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun, Yair Kraus | 02.16.25

Hezbollah leader says group rejects delay in IDF withdrawal from Lebanon

In speech, terror group's Director-General Naim Qassem attacks Lebanon's political leaders for speaking out against Hezbollah alleging they disappeared during Israeli attacks; Qassem also accuses Israel of assassinating a senior commander

Lior Ben Ari | 01.27.25

Hezbollah chief: 'Our patience may run out before the cease-fire ends'

Terror group's Secretary-General Naim Qassem warns in speech organization is ready to resume hostilities if cease-fire conditions aren't upheld including IDF withdrawal from Lebanon

Niv Shaiovich | 01.04.25

Hezbollah launches 'reconstruction campaign' with Iranian backing

Terror group announces start of official efforts to fix war damages in southern Lebanon while thanking Tehran for its extensive funding of the project; Iraq and Yemen also provided support; Among the benefits: $400 for each displaced family, $8,000 for furniture, and an annual allowance for rent

Lior Ben Ari | 01.02.25

Hezbollah chief says group scored 'divine victory' in war against Israel

Naim Qassem, the successor of Hassan Nasrallah, spoke for the first time since the ceasefire saying 'The agreement is under Lebanese sovereignty, and we defeated the enemy because it was forced to justify it'; Qassem claimed a historic victory as 'One of the signs of the enemy's defeat is that our people are returning to their homes, while its settlers are not'

Lior Ben Ari | 11.29.24

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US envoy Amos Hochstein and Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem

'Devil’s in the details': Lebanon cease-fire agreement near, diplomats say, but hurdles persist

Sources say '90-95%' of agreement finalized but key details, including monitoring mechanism, unresolved; Hezbollah chief confirms terror group submitted response to US proposal, warning deal hinges on Israel halting 'aggression' and respecting Lebanon’s sovereignty

Ynet correspondents | 11.20.24

Hezbollah fires on central Israel for second time in a day

Naim Qassem speaks at end of 40-day mourning period for slain predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, saying US elections have no bearing on war, indirect negotiations through Beirut government possible only if fighting stops

Lior Ben Ari, news agencies | 11.06.24

Nasrallah's heir's first speech is discordant

Analysis: Naim Qassem's first address as Hezbollah's director-general was confused and full of contradictions, being ignored by the Lebanese people

Smadar Perry | 11.01.24

New Hezbollah chief says war goes on in 1st speech

Naim Qassem vows to continue in the path set by his slain predecessor Hassan Nasrallah; says the terror group is defending Lebanon and not working on behalf of Iran

Lior Ben Ari | 10.30.24

From school teacher to international terrorist - Meet Hezbollah's new chief

He served as the Iranian proxy's number 2 for 34 years, and now Naim Qassem gets his 15 minutes of fame as head of the terror group, officially replacing Nasrallah; He is a Hezbollah co-founder and is also a former high school teacher

Lior Ben Ari | 10.29.24

Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as new chief

Long-serving deputy secretary-general of the terror group is approved by Hezbollah's religious council after the designated successor of Hasan Nasrallah, Hashem Safieddine is also killed in a targeted strike

Lior Ben Ari | 10.29.24

Cease-fire call from Nasrallah’s deputy signals possible turning point for Lebanon

Opinion: Many Lebanese would welcome the removal of Iran's influence from their country, and Hezbollah's current weakened state presents a rare opportunity for leadership free from its grip—potentially preventing the group's resurgence

Avi Issacharoff | 10.09.24

Hezbollah calls for unconditional cease-fire regardless of fighting in Gaza

Analysis: Naim Qassem, who served as Hassan Nasrallah's deputy until his assassination, stated in a speech that Hezbollah 'agrees to an unconditional cease-fire'; However, this is a desperate plea, likely coordinated with Iran, due to the group's severe military distress

Ron Ben-Yishai | 10.08.24

Nasrallah deputy: 'If Israel decides to enter by land, we're ready'

As Hezbollah are primed to name Hashem Safieddine as Nasrallah's successor, the organization's number two accuses the Biden administration of backing Israel's actions and says they will not be deterred by an IDF ground invasion

Reuters, Lior Ben Ari | 09.30.24

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