Naim Qassem
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
Hezbollah leader vows to never surrender, calls for Lebanon to withdraw from negotiations
Israel must accept only way to secure the North is to eliminate Hezbollah - editorial
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.”
Lebanese media deletes animated Angry Birds caricature of Hezbollah leader after judicial order
Lebanese authorities warned against sectarian divides taking hold after an animated video depicting Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem as an Angry Bird was released by LBCI.
Hezbollah's Qassem rejects 'direct negotiations' with Israel, will respond to 'Israeli aggression'
Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem rejected direct negotiations with Israel, insisting Lebanon’s government must annul a decision "criminalizing" the terror group.
Lebanese Maronite party leader Geagea denounces Hezbollah as cause of violence, displacement
Meanwhile, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem told Iranian media five steps that the terror group requires for a ceasefire with Israel.
Katz to Hezbollah chief Qassem: You won't live to see Israel’s full response to Passover attacks
"You and your friends will pay a very heavy price for the increased shooting at Israeli citizens while they are sitting down to celebrate the Seder Night,” Katz told Qassem in a video message.
Who are the most senior Hamas, Hezbollah figures left alive? - explainer
In the wake of the devastation suffered by the groups, who are some of the most significant figures remaining in Hamas and Hezbollah?
IRGC members in Lebanon will be arrested, deported, Lebanese information minister says
The IDF spokesperson in Arabic issued an immediate evacuation notice for all residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs, instructing them to head north towards Mount Lebanon and avoid heading south.
IDF says Lebanon invasion possible, Israel Katz declares Hezbollah chief Qassem a target
IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin: Israeli military ordered evacuation of 50 southern Lebanese villages • Sources to 'Post': IDF not satisfied with initial retaliation
IDF opens fire on Lebanese military, LAF claims, escalating for UNIFIL review
The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Lebanese presidency did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Hezbollah rejects disarmament plan, Lebanese government's four-month timeline
In August 2024, the Lebanese government had tasked the military with drafting and implementing a plan to bring all armed groups' weapons under state control.
