Naim Qassem

Naim Qassem

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Naim Qassem is the Deputy Secretary-General of Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group and political party. He has been a prominent figure in the organization since its inception in the early 1980s and plays a key role in its military and political strategies. Qassem is known for his strong rhetoric against Israel and the United States, often emphasizing the need for resistance against perceived aggressions and advocating for the rights of Palestinians. Recently, he was in the news for delivering a speech during which he condemned U.S. policies regarding Palestine and the ongoing Israeli presence in Lebanon, coinciding with Israeli airstrikes against Hezbollah targets.

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Naim Qassem is associated with Hezbollah and has expressed the group's desire to return to the villages.

יותר אי ודאות מוודאות: ההגבלות בלבנון
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-06-23
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Naim Qassem stated that Israel cannot maintain its presence in Lebanon.

اسرائیل لبنان میں موجودگی برقرار نہیں رکھ سکتا، حزب اللّٰہ
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-06-22
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Naim Qassem stated that Israel will not remain in Lebanon and that his group will respond to any violations from the Israeli side.

Jutarnji list - Trumpovo divljanje razbjesnilo Irance, spremaju odgovor: 'Pauziramo pregovore...'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-06-21
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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected any possibility of an Israeli security zone in Lebanon.

„Hezbollah“ lyderis atmeta bet kokios Izraelio saugumo zonos Libane galimybę
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-21
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem rejected this position, saying Israeli troops 'remaining on Lebanese land is impossible.'

Iran walks out on Swiss peace talks after Trump’s foul-mouthed outburst
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
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Qassem is the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, expressing gratitude for Iranian support.

הרע מכל לא מאחורי ישראל
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-06-19
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Naim Qassem is the leader of Hezbollah, with whom Nabih Berri has a communication channel to exchange messages.

Tramp upravo potvrdio da je kraj! Hitno izdao naređenje Netanjahuu
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2026-06-02
5.0

Naim Qassem is the leader of Hezbollah who is in communication with Nabih Berri regarding ceasefire negotiations.

הדאחייה טרם הותקפה: שיחת נתניהו עם טראמפ, והדיווח
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-06-01
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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem touted the militant group’s drone capabilities as an effective weapon against Israeli forces.

Hezbollah's 'game changing' nighttime drones plunge Israel into chaos: expert
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-01
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Naim Qassem is mentioned as struggling to fill the shoes of Hassan Nasrallah.

הדרך הנכונה להסיר את איום חיזבאללה
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-05-30
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Naim Qassem emphasized that his actions are not merely symbolic but aim to change the equation against Israeli operations.

ההסכם ייבחן גם בלבנון
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-05-29
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Donald Trump

Hizbullah’s leader, Naim Qassem, has threatened civil war if the Beirut government tries to force Hizbullah to disarm.

Intensified IDF airstrikes in Lebanon follow surge in Hizbullah drone attacks – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-05-27
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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem was mentioned in the context of threats made by Israel's defense minister.

US should pressure Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, former official says
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-06
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Naim Qassem is the successor to Hassan Nasrallah and has been less revered than his predecessor.

Hezbollah’s decision to enter the war sparks anger and confusion among Lebanese
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-03-06
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Hizbullah leader Naim Qassem said in a televised speech that the group would confront what he described as an Israeli plan of 'occupation and expansion'.

Israel’s escalation in Lebanon raises new questions over Hizbullah’s survival – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-03-06
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Naim Qassem, the leader of Hezbollah, stated that the group would not surrender to the Israeli-American aggression.

Irán | Israel ordenó la evacuación urgente de Dahiyeh, bastión de Hezbollah en el sur de Beirut: “Salven sus vidas”
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-03-05
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Naïm Qassem, the leader of Hezbollah, assured that the group would not surrender to Israeli-American aggression.

L’armée israélienne intensifie son offensive sur le Liban
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-03-05
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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem stated that the organization will not surrender.

Iran teki uuden uhkauksen, Yhdysvalloissa senaatti ei halua rajoittaa Trumpin sotavaltaa
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-03-05
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Naim Qassem is the leader of Hezbollah who addressed the anger in Lebanon regarding the group's involvement in the new conflict.

Fighting in Lebanon expands to areas that are not traditional Hezbollah strongholds
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-03-05
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Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's leader, showed little sign of heeding calls to disarm.

Israel flagged Hezbollah threat before launching air attacks, leaked memo shows | US-Israel war on Iran
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-04
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Hizbollahledaren Naim Qassem lovat bryta vapenvilan med Israel om Irans högste ledare kom till skada.

Hizbollahs motiv prestige och sårad stolthet
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-03-03
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Naim Qassem, the Secretary-General of the northern terrorist organization, joined the campaign with minimal fire towards Israel.

תגובה לא פרופורציונלית
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-03-03
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Yisrael Katz mentioned that Naim Qassem has been marked as a target for elimination.

Karşılıklı yaylım ateşi... Tahran’a bombardıman
Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2026-03-03
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Naim Qassem is mentioned in the context of Hezbollah's response to aggression against Lebanon.

"הגבנו לתוקפנות של 15 חודשים"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-03-03
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Naim Qassem is being sought by the Israeli army as part of their operations against Hezbollah.

Trump e secretário de Defesa dos EUA não descartam envio de tropas em solo iraniano: 'Não me acovardo'
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-03-03
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