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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Naim Kassem is part of the new Hizbullah leadership that refuses to disarm.
die angespannte Lage in Libanon
Switzerland· 2025-11-24
Naim Kassem's call for Saudi Arabia to turn a new page in relations was praised by Ali Larijani.
Irano pareigūnas Libane ragino siekti regioninės vienybės prieš Izraelį
Lithuania· 2025-09-28
Naim Kassem is the new leader of Hezbollah who stated they will never surrender their weapons.
Spaltung und Angst im LibanonSwitzerland· 2025-09-28
Naim Kassem is the Hezbollah leader who threatened consequences if the Lebanese government proceeds with disarmament.
Der drohende Kampf um die EntwaffnungSwitzerland· 2025-09-02
Naim Kassem is the leader of Hezbollah who stated they would ignore the disarmament decision.
Die alte Geschichte vom levantinischen ScheiternSwitzerland· 2025-08-30
Naim Kassem, the current Secretary-General of Hezbollah, promised to combat efforts to disarm the group by force.
Israel admite retirar tropas do sul do Líbano se Hezbollah for desarmado
Cabo Verde· 2025-08-25
Naim Kassem, Hezbollah’s secretary-general, has vowed to fight efforts to disarm the group by force.
Israel could withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah is disarmed, Netanyahu says
Canada· 2025-08-25Naim Kassem, the leader of Hizbullah, threatened Israel with rocket attacks if a war were to resume.
Libanons Regierung beschliesst: Hizbullah soll entwaffnet werdenSwitzerland· 2025-08-09
Naim Kassem is the leader of Hezbollah who commented on the group's response to Israeli aggression.
Slobodna Dalmacija - Iran su izdali saveznici: utihnule su iračke milicije, Huti ne žele napadati, ajatolah je ostao sam. Je li ovo kraj?
Croatia· 2025-06-23
Naim Kassem is the leader of Hezbollah who stated the group would act appropriately against Israeli-American aggression.
por qué algunos grupos proiraníes se han mantenido al margen del conflicto
Argentina· 2025-06-22
Sheikh Naim Kassem warned that Hezbollah would resort to alternatives if Israeli attacks continued.
Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs for third time since November ceasefireCanada· 2025-04-28
Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem warned that the group would consider other options if Israeli attacks in Lebanon do not cease.
Bygning truffet i israelsk angrep mot Beirut
Norway· 2025-04-27Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Kassem said Hezbollah had implemented its commitments related to the US-brokered ceasefire.
Hezbollah would not disarm until Israel withdraws
Taiwan· 2025-04-19
Sheikh Naim Kassem warned that if Israel’s attacks on Lebanon continued, Hezbollah would resort to other alternatives.
Israel strikes southern Beirut overnight, saying it targeted a Hezbollah officialCanada· 2025-04-01Nasrallah’s successor, Hezbollah’s current Secretary-General Naim Kassem, said in a televised speech that 'the resistance is still present and strong in numbers and weapons'.
Funeral of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah attended by masses
Australia· 2025-02-24
Naim Kassem is the new Secretary General of Hezbollah who spoke at the funeral.
Massentrauer in Beirut: Beerdigung des Hizbullah-Chefs NasrallahSwitzerland· 2025-02-23
Naim Kassem is the leader of Hizbullah who warns against the Israeli presence.
Israels Abzug aus Libanon unvollständig: Beobachtungsposten bleibenSwitzerland· 2025-02-18
Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem insisted on Israel's complete withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory by February 18.
Woman killed and several injured after Israeli forces open fire on civilians in Lebanon, two days ahead of ceasefire deadline
India· 2025-02-16