Naim Qassem

Naim Qassem

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Four soldiers killed in Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon

Israeli army announces four soldiers killed in southern Lebanon clashes as Netanyahu orders deeper push toward the Litani River.

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31 March, 2026
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Netanyahu vows to seize more of Lebanon amid annexation fears

The New Arab Staff
26 March, 2026
Smoke rises after the Israeli army carries out consecutive strikes targeting the Al-Khiyam, a large town and municipality of the Nabatieh Governorate, southern Lebanon, on March 04, 2026. (Photo by Ramiz Dallah/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Hezbollah says will confront Israel-US aggression, will not surrender

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04 March, 2026
Lebanese president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam to form new governmen
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Lebanon PM says country will not be dragged into new war

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03 February, 2026
Hezbollah hosts solidarity event for Iran's leadership in a south of Beirut suburb on January 26, 2026. (Photo by Houssam Shbaro/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Hezbollah chief says any attack on Iran also targets group

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 January, 2026
Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem
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Hezbollah chief backs diplomacy to halt Israeli attacks

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
05 December, 2025
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem makes a speech on September 19, 2025. (Photo by Houssam Shbaro/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Hezbollah leader leaves open possibility of new war with Israel

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28 November, 2025
Large picture of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem (R) and slain chief Hassan Nasrallah during a ceremony marking the first anniversary of Nasrallah's killing in the southern town of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr on September 27, 2025. (MAHMOUD ZAYYAT/AFP via Getty
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Hezbollah rejects any direct talks between Lebanon and Israel

The New Arab Staff
07 November, 2025
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Qassem refuses Hezbollah disarmament as Ortagus heads to Lebanon

The New Arab Staff
27 October, 2025
Large picture of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem (R) and slain chief Hassan Nasrallah during a ceremony marking the first anniversary of Nasrallah's killing in the southern town of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr on September 27, 2025. (MAHMOUD ZAYYAT/AFP via Getty
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Hezbollah chief says Gaza ceasefire plan 'full of dangers'

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04 October, 2025
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Hezbollah's Existential Crisis

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01 October, 2025
Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem
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Hezbollah leader calls for 'new page' with Saudi Arabia

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 September, 2025
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One year after deadly pager blasts, Hezbollah is still reeling

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The New Arab Staff
17 September, 2025
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem makes a speech on 30 July 2025 during memorial for Fouad Shukr, a Hezbollah commander killed by Israel a year earlier. (Photo by Daniel Carde/Getty Images)
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Lebanese MPs sue Hezbollah chief over 'civil war' threat

The New Arab Staff
27 August, 2025
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, delivers a televised speech
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Hezbollah accuses govt of 'handing' Lebanon to Israel

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 August, 2025
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Hezbollah threatens missile attacks on Israel if war resumes

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05 August, 2025
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Hezbollah chief rejects disarmament as pressure on Lebanon grows

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 July, 2025
Naim Qassem, before he became Hezbollah chief, delivers an impassioned speech during the funeral of Hezbollah leader Ibrahim Aqil south of Beirut, Lebanon , on September 22, 2024. (Photo by COURTNEY BONNEAU/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
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What Hezbollah's chief revealed about the deadly pager attacks

The New Arab Staff
09 July, 2025
Hezbollah's new Secretary General Naim Qassem
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Hezbollah chief says won't surrender under Israeli threats

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 July, 2025
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Hezbollah says ceasefire 'meaningless' amid Israeli violations

The New Arab Staff
26 May, 2025
Hezbollah's new Secretary General Naim Qassem
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Hezbollah urges gov’t to act against Israel’s strikes on Lebanon

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 April, 2025