Naim Qassem
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Naim Qassem, translated into English and compared across sources. 23 recent stories.
Hezbollah Chief’s Remark on Israel Draws Hailing Reaction on Channel 14
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Israel cannot be broken in direct military confrontation. Channel 14 panelist Itamar Fleishman called the remark a “complete victory” for Israel.
Hezbollah Leader Says Lebanon Has Entered a New Phase Against Israel
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said in an Ashura-eve speech that Lebanon is in a new historical phase. He claimed the country is now “breaking the Israeli project” and cr…
Expert Warns Hezbollah Sees Weakness After Iran Deal
Dr. Michael Milstein said Hezbollah is reading Israeli and American hesitation and may see it as weakness. He warned that the Swiss deal could shape the northern border, while Hez…
Egypt and Saudi Arabia Push Lebanon Deal That Leaves Hezbollah Armed
Egypt and Saudi Arabia are advancing a Lebanon ceasefire plan that would require Hezbollah to stop using its weapons, not surrender them. The proposal also envisions a full Israel…
Israel Weighs Limited Pullbacks in South Lebanon Ahead of Washington Talks
Israel is weighing limited troop pullbacks from southern Lebanon, including the Beaufort area, ahead of Tuesday’s Washington talks with Lebanon. Israeli officials say the yellow l…
Hezbollah Leader Says Israel Will Collapse From Within and Leave Lebanon
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Israel will collapse from within and not remain in Lebanon. He framed any ceasefire as real only if fighting stops completely on land, in the air…
Hezbollah chief says Iran emerged stronger and rejects any ceasefire giving Israel freedom of movement
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said the war in Lebanon failed and that Iran emerged stronger. He also said any ceasefire cannot include freedom of movement for Israel.
Lebanese Journalist Says IDF Arabic Spokesman Is Kinder to Lebanon Than Hezbollah’s Deputy Chief
Lebanese journalist Rami Naim harshly attacked Hezbollah deputy chief Naim Qassem in a viral video. He said Avichay Adraee is more considerate toward Lebanon than Hezbollah, becau…
Meet Hezbollah’s Parliamentarians, From Media Figures to Veterans of the Movement
Hezbollah’s 15-member parliamentary bloc is legally part of Lebanon’s politics but acts as a platform for the movement’s ideology. The article profiles leader Mohammed Raad and se…
IDF Warns Lebanon Talks Could Undercut Strategy Against Hezbollah and Iran
Senior IDF officials say Israel could make a strategic mistake if Lebanon talks limit its military freedom while Iran remains the main threat. They warn against relying on Lebanes…
Hezbollah Official Says Israel Destroyed Missiles Capable of Toppling Buildings
Hezbollah’s Wafiq Safa said Israel killed Hassan Nasrallah and destroyed missiles Hezbollah had that could topple buildings. He described Nasrallah’s final meeting and recalled th…
Naim Qassem gains deeper control inside Hezbollah
Regional intelligence sources say Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has gained significant influence inside the group. His role expanded beyond politics into operational decisions, aft…
Naim Qassem Says Israel’s Bid to Destroy Hezbollah Has Failed
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said Israel’s effort to destroy Hezbollah had failed. He asserted that Israel would eventually withdraw from all Lebanese territory, accord…
Five ceasefires, no Israeli announcement: confusion, mediation, and Iranian delay tactics
Israel said the U.S.-brokered Lebanon ceasefire took effect Friday, but no senior Israeli official publicly confirmed it. Netanyahu instead highlighted heavy IDF strikes, while He…
Israel Won Major Battlefield Gains Against Iran, but the Diplomacy Left It Weaker
Israel’s June 2025 campaign inflicted major damage on Iran’s nuclear, missile, and military-industrial systems, but the U.S.-brokered ceasefire left Tehran stronger politically an…
Hezbollah Leader Ties Ashura Symbolism to Refusal to Disarm
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem used an Ashura speech Wednesday to blend Shiite religious symbolism with hard-line political demands. He rejected disarmament, called for a full Israe…
Hezbollah chief says Israel will be expelled as Trump weighs Lebanon deal
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Israel would be expelled and praised Iran after the US-Iran understandings. At the G7, President Donald Trump said Lebanon talks are possible, cr…
Hezbollah Leader Hails Deal as an Iranian Victory and Signals Openness to Lebanon Talks
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem praised the latest agreement as an Iranian victory and said Israel had failed to defeat his group. He also called on Lebanon's president and political…
Reuters: US-Iran deal could give Hezbollah a financial lifeline
Reuters reported that a planned US-Iran memorandum could channel more money to Hezbollah by unfreezing Iranian assets. The report says Iran is tying the deal to a full Israeli wit…
Report: U.S.-Iran Deal Could Give Hezbollah an Economic Lifeline
Reuters reported that an expected U.S.-Iran memorandum could strengthen Hezbollah by unlocking more Iranian funding. Tehran is also pressing for a full Israeli withdrawal from Leb…
Hezbollah Chief Says Israel Seeks to Destroy Part of the Lebanese People
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said in an Ashura speech that Israel is trying to destroy Hezbollah socially, militarily and culturally in Lebanon. He called it an existential threat…
Lebanese Doubts Grow Over Iran's Ability to Force an Israeli Pullout
Israel said its air force destroyed a launcher in southern Lebanon after rockets were fired at an IDF force. Meanwhile, Hezbollah, Lebanese rivals, and state leaders are debating…
IDF Chief Tells Netanyahu: We Must Stand Firm Against Trump
In a cabinet meeting on the Lebanon ceasefire, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resist U.S…