Naim Qassem
Israel, Lebanon agreement is push for peace, but needs to face reality to prosper - editorial
While the agreement invokes the word "peace," the true test, as is so often the case in the Middle East, will be determined on the ground, in southern Lebanon.
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Qassem said Israel was seeking to deceive negotiators and accused the IDF of war crimes.
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The IDF has attacked over 100 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over the past day, killing dozens of terrorists the military said in a statement Friday.
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The group's political rivals are questioning Iran's actual ability to enforce an "Israeli withdrawal."
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The report came shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that he had instructed the IDF to intensify attacks against the terrorist organization.
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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.
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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.
