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Hezbollah Leader Qassem Warns Israel to Withdraw from Lebanon, Praises Iran on Ashura

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Hezbollah Leader Qassem Warns Israel to Withdraw from Lebanon, Praises Iran on Ashura
63% centerFirst reported by Ynet · 22 hours ago
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What happened

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem used an Ashura speech on Friday to demand a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and reject any normalization. He praised Iran, attacked U.S. and Israeli positions, and urged Lebanon’s government to align with sovereignty while U.S.-mediated talks continue in Washington.

  • 01Qassem demanded Israel withdraw from all of Lebanon without conditions.
  • 02He warned there would be no normalization or partial Israeli presence.
  • 03He praised Iran as steadfast and said it shaped the region’s future.
  • 04The speech came amid U.S.-mediated Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington.
  • 05He urged Lebanon’s government to reject foreign directives and seize the opportunity.

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Full coverage · 8 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew57 minutes ago
Hezbollah Leader Qassem Warns Israel to Withdraw from Lebanon, Praises Iran on Ashura
N12Center · Hebrew21 hours ago
Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel as Lebanon Talks Enter Final Day
MakoCenter · Hebrew21 hours ago
Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel as Washington Talks Enter Final Day
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew22 hours ago
Iran’s Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel With Forced Withdrawal from Lebanon
Channel 13Center · Hebrew22 hours ago
Iranian Commander Demands Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon as Talks on Partial Pullback Continue
WallaCenter · Hebrew22 hours ago
Quds Force Commander Warns Israel Will Be Forced Out of Lebanon if It Does Not Withdraw
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew22 hours ago
Iranian commander warns Israel to leave southern Lebanon or face humiliating retreat
Now 14Right · Hebrew22 hours ago
Iran Threatens Israel Over Possible Lebanon Withdrawal as U.S.-Led Talks Advance
YnetCenter · Hebrew22 hours ago
Iran’s Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel Over Lebanon

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