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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 561

Naim Qassem

People watch Hezbollah's newly named leader Naim Qassem delivering a televised speech, in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, October 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
March 30, 2025, 3:18 am
Hezbollah chief threatens response to continued Israeli ‘aggression’ in Lebanon
In Quds Day speech, Naim Qassem says normalization with Jerusalem will never be accepted, threatens to pursue ‘other alternatives’ if diplomacy fails to uphold ceasefire
By Nurit Yohanan and Agencies
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a meeting with then-deputy chief of Lebanon's Hezbollah group Naim Qassem (L) on July 30, 2024 in Tehran. (Iranian Supreme Leader's Website/AFP)
February 5, 2025, 3:35 pm
Iran’s Khamenei names Hezbollah leader as his ‘representative’ in Lebanon
Supreme leader’s announcement comes 5 months after Nasrallah assassinated in Israeli airstrike, replaced by current head Naim Qassem
By Agencies
People place a picture of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah over the rubble of the shrine of Shamoun al-Safa, in the village of Shamaa in southern Lebanon's Tyre, January 31, 2025. (Mahmoud ZAYYAT / AFP)
February 2, 2025, 9:30 pm
Hezbollah says Nasrallah to be buried outside Beirut in February 23 ‘grand’ funeral
Terror group chief Naim Qassem admits Hashem Safieddine had been chosen as successor before he was killed, calls on Lebanese authorities to pressure Israel over ostensible ceasefire violations
By Agencies and Gianluca Pacchiani
Locals shout slogans against Israel soldiers blocking a road leading to their southern Lebanese village of Maroun al-Ras, Lebanon, January 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
January 28, 2025, 1:21 am
Lebanon says 2 killed as protests against Israeli presence erupt for a second day
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem slams extension of IDF pullout deadline, says ‘resistance’ not bound by it, as Lebanese Christian politician blames ‘pointless’ deaths on terror group
By Agencies, Gianluca Pacchiani and ToI Staff
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, right, shakes hands with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, January 18, 2025. (Lebanese Presidency / AFP)
January 18, 2025, 4:30 pm
Lebanon’s president: IDF must withdraw by Jan. 26, end ‘continued violations’ of truce
UN chief meets newly-elected Joseph Aoun in Beirut, hails ‘new chapter of peace’; Hezbollah chief urges government to confront Israel over ‘more than hundreds’ of violations
By ToI Staff and Agencies
US special envoy Amos Hochstein (L) attends a meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut on January 6, 2025. (AFP)
January 6, 2025, 11:41 pm
US envoy says Israeli forces have begun withdrawing from second south Lebanon town
Hochstein admits ceasefire not going as smoothly as hoped, but insists it’s still on track to succeed, with Lebanese army replacing IDF and ensuring Hezbollah can’t rebuild
By Jacob Magid and Agencies
Defense Minister Israel Katz inspects an IDF display of captured Hezbollah weapons at an army base in northern Israel, January 5, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 5, 2025, 4:37 pm
Katz warns ceasefire in jeopardy if Hezbollah doesn’t withdraw from south Lebanon
Defense minister says if terror group doesn’t remove operatives and weapons as stipulated in truce, ‘there will be no agreement, and Israel will be forced to act independently’
By Emanuel Fabian, Lazar Berman and Agencies
Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem gives a televised speech on December 14, 2024. (Press TV screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 14, 2024, 10:39 pm
Hezbollah chief says supply route via Syria cut, hopes rebels won’t have ties with Israel
Naim Qassem expects jihadist leadership that ousted Assad will consider Israel an enemy, allow arms flow to resume
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A Syrian anti-government fighter shoots against a large banner bearing a picture of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, hanging on the facade of a municipal building in the west-central city of Hama on December 5, 2024. (Rami al SAYED / AFP)
December 5, 2024, 10:32 pm
Israel’s defense chiefs discuss Syria fighting as rebel advance said to exceed expectations
Official says it’s in Jerusalem’s interest both sides fight, weaken each other, stresses Israel not getting involved; Hezbollah chief vows terror group to stand by Assad regime
By Emanuel Fabian and AFP
An image grab taken from Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV on November 29, 2024, shows Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem delivering a televised speech from an undisclosed location. In the corner is a picture of slain Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. (Al-Manar / AFP)
November 29, 2024, 9:47 pm
In 1st speech since truce, Hezbollah chief claims victory, says will work with Lebanese army
Terror leader, whose predecessor Nasrallah was eliminated along with most other Hezbollah leaders in recent weeks, denies group was weakened, vows to implement ceasefire commitments
By Agencies and ToI Staff
An image grab taken from Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV on November 20, 2024, shows Hezbollah chief Naim Qasem delivering a televised speech from an undisclosed location. (Al-Manar/AFP)
November 20, 2024, 7:55 pm
Hezbollah’s leader says it has responded to US proposal, ceasefire in Israel’s hands
Naim Qassem demands complete cessation of hostilities, preservation of Lebanese sovereignty, threatens to attack Tel Aviv in response to Israeli strikes on Beirut
By Gianluca Pacchiani and Agencies
Amos Hochstein, center, US special envoy for Lebanon, is received ahead of a meeting with Lebanese Parliament speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, November 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
November 19, 2024, 10:03 pm
US envoy says Lebanon ceasefire ‘within grasp’ as soldier killed in drone strike
Lebanese speaker notes some details still need to be worked out after meeting with Amos Hochstein, who may travel to Israel Wednesday; IDF division expands southern Lebanon incursion
By Emanuel Fabian, Lazar Berman and Agencies
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem during a televised address, November 6, 2024. (Screenshot)
November 6, 2024, 7:43 pm
Hezbollah’s new leader says no diplomatic agreement before Israel ends ‘aggression’
In 2nd TV address as head of terror group, Naim Qassem says ‘only one thing can stop this war of aggression, that is the battlefield,’ adding that US election will not impact talks
By Gianluca Pacchiani and Agencies
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem delivers a televised speech on October 30, 2024. (Screenshot)
October 30, 2024, 9:19 pm
New Hezbollah chief threatens Netanyahu, but opens door for ceasefire in first speech
Naim Qassem vows to follow in Nasrallah’s footsteps, says terror group could fight on for months; says Hezbollah ‘won’t beg’ for truce, but doesn’t explicitly link one to Gaza
By Gianluca Pacchiani, Agencies and ToI Staff
Hezbollah's deputy leader Sheikh Naim Qassem speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, July 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
October 29, 2024, 2:27 pm
Hezbollah names deputy leader Naim Qassem as secretary-general, successor to Nasrallah
Qassem, deputy secretary since 1991, has served as acting leader since Israel killed Nasrallah last month; Israel says his tenure ‘may be the shortest in the history’ of Hezbollah
By Reuters and ToI Staff
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