Naim Qassem

Naim Qassem has publicly expressed willingness for the first time to hold an official meeting with Syria’s leadership. His remarks come days after Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa delivered a similar message, emphasizing the importance of stability in Lebanon.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said his organization opposes the agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah threatened to continue “the resistance,” and the Houthis called to “bring down the puppet government in Lebanon.” Defense Minister ישראל Katz said: “There is no IDF withdrawal whatsoever.”

Hezbollah’s leader says the terror group cannot defeat Israel through military force alone, while the IDF says Israel remains unbroken