Naim Qassem

Naim Qassem

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem made the remarks in a televised address
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Hezbollah: Lebanon talks with Israel bring 'shame, humiliation'

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem denounces Lebanon-Israel talks as "humiliation", prompting Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to hit back.

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04 August, 2026
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Hezbollah leader is willing to meet with Syria's new authorities

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A young girl plays with a mobile phone as Hezbollah’s secretary-general, Lebanese Shia cleric, Naim Qassem appears on TV to address supporters on April 13, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon
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Hezbollah chief calls US-Israel-Lebanon deal 'grave blunder

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27 June, 2026
A crowd of Shia Muslim devotees watches as a televised speech by Naim Qassem, leader of Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah, is displayed on a screen during a religious mourning event in Beirut's southern suburbs on June 26, 2026 at the peak of Ashur
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Hezbollah chief says Israel must 'unconditionally' leave Lebanon

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26 June, 2026
People react as Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem addresses crowds via a giant screen during the first day of Ashura commemorations
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Hezbollah chief hails Iran's 'great victory' after deal with US

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17 June, 2026
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam visits Tyre, hit by Israeli atta
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What are 'pilot zones' proposed under Lebanon-Israel ceasefire?

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Hezbollah chief says hopes for Iran-US deal

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24 May, 2026
A young girl plays with a mobile phone as Hezbollah’s secretary-general, Lebanese Shia cleric, Naim Qassem appears on TV to address supporters
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Naim Qassem says Hezbollah's arms not part of talks with Israel

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12 May, 2026
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How an Angry Birds video sparked a sectarian row in Lebanon

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04 May, 2026
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Hezbollah leader rejects one-sided truce, signals response

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19 April, 2026
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam visits Tyre, hit by Israeli atta
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Four soldiers killed in Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon

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

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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

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26 January, 2026
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Hezbollah chief backs diplomacy to halt Israeli attacks

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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

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07 November, 2025
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Qassem refuses Hezbollah disarmament as Ortagus heads to Lebanon

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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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