Naim Qassem

Katz: Hezbollah chief 'is not learning a lesson from his predecessors, I suggest he be careful'

Qassem stated that Iran’s nuclear program and uranium enrichment efforts were intended for “peaceful purposes, which it seeks to serve and advance its people.”

 Israeli minister of Defense Israel Katz attends a state ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers whose burial place is unknown at Mount Herzl Military cemetery in Jerusalem on March 6, 2025.
 Sheikh Naim Qassem speaks during a rally supporting Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Beirut, Lebanon October 13, 2023.

Lebanon must 'scream,' increase pressure over Israeli attacks, says Hezbollah's Qassem

A man gestures the victory sign as he holds a Hezbollah flag, in Tyre, Lebanon, November 28, 2024

Hezbollah is 'still stronger than several Lebanese armies,' expert warns - interview

 HEZBOLLAH LEADER Naim Qassem delivers a televised speech from an unknown location earlier this month. He has reaffirmed the legal and moral justification for Hezbollah’s ‘resistance,’ the writer notes.

Hezbollah chief: Hezbollah has fully adhered to ceasefire deal, Israel has not


Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem: 'Our patience may run out before the end of the 60-day ceasefire'

Qassem claimed that at the time of the ceasefire's announcement in late November, Hezbollah still had significant military capabilities.

 Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem is pictured during an interview with Reuters at his office in Beirut's suburbs, Lebanon August 3, 2016.

Hezbollah chief Qassem says terror group lost supply route through Syria

Qassem did say, however, that he hopes the new rulers of Syria see Israel as an enemy and don't normalize ties with it.

 HEZBOLLAH LEADER Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers a speech from an unknown location, last week. He appears more hardline and uncompromising than his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, who often delivered propaganda-laden speeches devoid of clear strategy, says the writer.

Why Naim Qassem is opting for a more uncompromising stance than Nasrallah - opinion

These moves are likely intended to assert his leadership capabilities and instill confidence among Hezbollah’s ranks.

 HEZBOLLAH LEADER Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers a speech from an unknown location, last week. He appears more hardline and uncompromising than his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, who often delivered propaganda-laden speeches devoid of clear strategy, says the writer.

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem declares victory against Israel in televised speech

“We won because we prevented the enemy from destroying Hezbollah,” Qassem said. 

 Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers an address from an unknown location, November 29, 2024, in this still image from video.

Hezbollah is still trying to manage contained war with Israel - analysis

Hezbollah’s new leader, Naim Qassem, signals readiness for a long conflict, threatening Tel Aviv in response to Israeli strikes.

 Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers a speech from an unknown location, November 20, 2024 in this still image from video.

'Netanyahu survived this time,' Hezbollah chief Qassem says after drone attack

Qassem spoke of former Hezbollah leaders, Hassan Nasrallah, and Hashem Safieddine, who were killed in Israeli strikes in September and October.

 Lebanon's Hezbollah new leader Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers a speech from an unknown location, October 30, 2024 in this still image from video.