Naim Kassem
Naim Kassem is a prominent Lebanese political figure and the deputy leader of Hezbollah, a Shiite militant group and political party in Lebanon. Known for his strong stance against Israeli military presence in Lebanon, Kassem has been vocal about the need for Israel's complete withdrawal from occupied territories. Recently, he made headlines by insisting on the necessity of fulfilling the ceasefire agreement that mandates Israel's exit by February 18, rejecting any proposals for Israel to maintain a military presence at border locations. His leadership plays a crucial role in shaping Hezbollah's approach to political and military strategies in the region.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 3.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 15,455 | $700,000 | 1,250$ |
| Canada | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 29,599 | $1,700,000 | 1,324$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 3.00 | 0.29% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,607 | $2,100 | 6$ |
| Totals | 4 | 47,215,847 | 46,661 | $2,402,100 | 2,580$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Naim Kassem is the Hezbollah leader who threatened consequences if the Lebanese government proceeds with disarmament.
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Switzerland:
Naim Kassem is the leader of Hezbollah who stated they would ignore the disarmament decision.
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Cabo Verde:
Naim Kassem, the current Secretary-General of Hezbollah, promised to combat efforts to disarm the group by force.
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Canada:
Naim Kassem, Hezbollah’s secretary-general, has vowed to fight efforts to disarm the group by force.
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Switzerland:
Naim Kassem, the leader of Hizbullah, threatened Israel with rocket attacks if a war were to resume.
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Croatia:
Naim Kassem is the leader of Hezbollah who commented on the group's response to Israeli aggression.
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Argentina:
Naim Kassem is the leader of Hezbollah who stated the group would act appropriately against Israeli-American aggression.
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Canada:
Sheikh Naim Kassem warned that Hezbollah would resort to alternatives if Israeli attacks continued.
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Norway:
Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem warned that the group would consider other options if Israeli attacks in Lebanon do not cease.
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Taiwan:
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Kassem said Hezbollah had implemented its commitments related to the US-brokered ceasefire.
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