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Lebanese army foils rocket attack on Israel as president doubles down on disarming Hezbollah

Troops find rocket launchers during raid on Sidon apartment; Joseph Aoun doubles down on demand terror group disarms after its chief Naim Qassem claimed weapons give life and freedom to his people

Lior Ben Ari | 04.20.25

Hezbollah signals readiness to disarm—if Israel withdraws, Hezbollah official says

A senior Hezbollah official made a dramatic statement outlining the conditions under which the Shiite terror group would agree to discuss disarmament and the transfer of its weapons to the Lebanese army; President Aoun is expected to begin talks, after consulting the parliament speaker, a close Hezbollah ally, and ruling out using force

Reuters | 04.09.25

It's time for some discreet dialogue with Lebanon

Opinion: As Beirut reels from economic crisis and Hezbollah’s grip, former Lebanese army chief and now president, Joseph Aoun – no friend of Israel but no ally of its enemies—offers rare chance for true diplomacy; With cease-fire fraying, Jerusalem should act before that door closes

Smadar Perry | 03.30.25

Hezbollah chief warns Israel after Beirut strike but stops short of escalation

Naim Qassem says Lebanon remains responsible for addressing Israeli actions through diplomatic channels, but warns terror group would 'consider other options' if government fails to stop attacks

Lior Ben Ari | 03.30.25

הפגנות בלבנון נגד מורגן אורטגוס, סגנית השליח האמריקני למזרח התיכון

After two years of deadlock, Lebanon turns to Hezbollah’s disarmament

Lebanon faces the delicate challenge of disarming a weakened Hezbollah, risking instability amid fears of renewed civil conflict after devastating losses in the recent conflict with Israel

Taylor Thomas/The Media Line | 03.10.25

Hezbollah chief: Reaching Netanyahu's home proves our capabilities

In first interview since assuming leadership, Naim Qassem acknowledged security 'flaws' and 'breaches' within the terror group but denied it had been defeated

Lior Ben Ari | 03.09.25

IDF strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah chief warns against delaying withdrawl

Military says it attacked terror group's sites in the Bekka Valley in response to violations of the ceasefire agreement; Qassem says Lebanese people have the right to confront the Israeli enemy

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun, Yair Kraus | 02.16.25

Hezbollah leader says group rejects delay in IDF withdrawal from Lebanon

In speech, terror group's Director-General Naim Qassem attacks Lebanon's political leaders for speaking out against Hezbollah alleging they disappeared during Israeli attacks; Qassem also accuses Israel of assassinating a senior commander

Lior Ben Ari | 01.27.25

Hezbollah chief: 'Our patience may run out before the cease-fire ends'

Terror group's Secretary-General Naim Qassem warns in speech organization is ready to resume hostilities if cease-fire conditions aren't upheld including IDF withdrawal from Lebanon

Niv Shaiovich | 01.04.25

Hezbollah launches 'reconstruction campaign' with Iranian backing

Terror group announces start of official efforts to fix war damages in southern Lebanon while thanking Tehran for its extensive funding of the project; Iraq and Yemen also provided support; Among the benefits: $400 for each displaced family, $8,000 for furniture, and an annual allowance for rent

Lior Ben Ari | 01.02.25

Hezbollah chief says group scored 'divine victory' in war against Israel

Naim Qassem, the successor of Hassan Nasrallah, spoke for the first time since the ceasefire saying 'The agreement is under Lebanese sovereignty, and we defeated the enemy because it was forced to justify it'; Qassem claimed a historic victory as 'One of the signs of the enemy's defeat is that our people are returning to their homes, while its settlers are not'

Lior Ben Ari | 11.29.24

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US envoy Amos Hochstein and Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem

'Devil’s in the details': Lebanon cease-fire agreement near, diplomats say, but hurdles persist

Sources say '90-95%' of agreement finalized but key details, including monitoring mechanism, unresolved; Hezbollah chief confirms terror group submitted response to US proposal, warning deal hinges on Israel halting 'aggression' and respecting Lebanon’s sovereignty

Ynet correspondents | 11.20.24

Hezbollah fires on central Israel for second time in a day

Naim Qassem speaks at end of 40-day mourning period for slain predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, saying US elections have no bearing on war, indirect negotiations through Beirut government possible only if fighting stops

Lior Ben Ari, news agencies | 11.06.24

Nasrallah's heir's first speech is discordant

Analysis: Naim Qassem's first address as Hezbollah's director-general was confused and full of contradictions, being ignored by the Lebanese people

Smadar Perry | 11.01.24

New Hezbollah chief says war goes on in 1st speech

Naim Qassem vows to continue in the path set by his slain predecessor Hassan Nasrallah; says the terror group is defending Lebanon and not working on behalf of Iran

Lior Ben Ari | 10.30.24

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