Naim Qassem
Naim Qassem is the deputy leader of Hezbollah.
Notable Quotes
"Disarming the group would amount to fulfilling 'the enemy's objectives.'"View Story →
"The US-Iran agreement was a 'great victory' and urged Lebanon to 'benefit from this pivotal point'."View Story →
"Facing these similar and intertwining possibilities, and facing this aggression that does not distinguish between us, we are concerned with what is happening and targeted by the possible aggression and determined to defend [ourselves]."View Story →
"The framework agreement in Washington is humiliating, shameful, and a surrender of sovereignty. This agreement is null and void."View Story →
"the height of crime"View Story →
"We will not surrender."View Story →
"We will not surrender."View Story →
"Yesterday, the IDF struck in the Beirut area and eliminated Ali Yusuf Harshi, the personal secretary and nephew of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem."View Story →
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Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.
April 9, 2026Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.
April 9, 2026Israeli military says it has killed nephew of Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem - Reuters
Israeli military says it has killed nephew of Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem Reuters
April 9, 2026Israeli military says it has killed Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem - Reuters
Israeli military says it has killed Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem Reuters
April 9, 2026Michigan synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism, FBI says
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March 30, 2026Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic
Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.
March 5, 2026Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens
Lebanese officials say 52 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel.
March 2, 2026Lebanese prime minister says Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities - Reuters
Lebanese prime minister says Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities Reuters
March 2, 2026US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions - Reuters
US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions Reuters
February 23, 2026