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Naim Qassem: Pro-Sovereignty Reformist

At its core, the issue is that Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, has been seeking ways to convince his audience that handing over the group’s weapons to the state has become inevitable, particularly in the wake of the party’s military and political setbacks suffered over the past year. Qassem has repeatedly approached ...

Complaint Against Naim Qassem Puts Lebanese Judiciary to the Test

On Tuesday, several MPs and figures from the Sovereign Front, led by MP and former Justice Minister Ashraf Rifi, announced plans to file a complaint against Qassem and bring the case before Lebanon’s Court of Cassation. They argue that Qassem’s August 15 statement warning that any attempt to disarm Hezbollah “would trigger a civil war and ...

Qassem Prioritizes Resistance Over Lebanon’s Stability

Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem warned Wednesday that any withdrawal of Hezbollah forces from south of the Litani River would constitute “a gain for Israel,” insisting that the group’s weapons remain a “Lebanese internal matter.” Speaking at a memorial marking one year since the death of senior ...

Naim Qassem Rejects Disarmament, Warns Israel

Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, speaking at a memorial for commander Ali Karaki, emphasized the group’s ongoing resistance against Israel and accused the latter of repeatedly violating ceasefire agreements in southern Lebanon. Qassem claimed that Hezbollah fully implemented the ceasefire along the Litani River and that the ...

Qassem: Defense of Lebanon Is a 'Duty'

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem reaffirmed on Saturday the group’s unwavering stance on resisting Israel, declaring that Lebanon will remain in a “continuous struggle to defend its sovereignty and land against the Israeli enemy.” In his speech, Qassem stated that defending Lebanon is not a choice but a “duty,” and ...

Blind to the Fallout: Naïm Qassem’s Defiance

As the world holds its breath over the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, global powers are urging de-escalation, hoping to prevent a broader war with potentially nuclear consequences. In this tense context, Naim Qassem stands out for his defiance of caution. Even the United States—Israel’s closest ally—is proceeding carefully, wary of being ...

Qassem: Hezbollah Is Conducting a Comprehensive Evaluation to Usher in a New Phase

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem announced that his party is currently conducting a comprehensive evaluation encompassing security, military, political, and cultural domains, aiming to review its performance and draw lessons from recent developments. In an interview with Majallat Iqtidar magazine on Saturday, he stated that "Hezbollah is ...

Hezbollah Struggles with Internal Divisions Amid Economic and Leadership Crises

Hezbollah’s silence and inaction in the face of ongoing Israeli attacks have raised significant questions about the group’s internal stability. Israeli media have reported mounting challenges in the Iran-backed group, particularly following the severe damage it sustained during the recent conflict with Israel. These setbacks have ...

Naim Qassem’s Speech: A Mix of Confusion and Contradictions

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem’s transmitted speech at the funeral of former Secretary-Generals Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine on Sunday at Camille Chamoun Sports City stood out for its contradictions, leaving the party’s supporters confused. His address seemed out of touch with the critical task at hand—rallying a base ...