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2026-02-16 22:49
‘Lebanon must choose between sovereignty and disappearance,’ Hezbollah chief says
TEHRAN — In an address on Monday honoring the memory of the martyred Lebanese resistance leaders, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem redefined the current conflict as an existential struggle for Lebanese survival.
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2026-01-19 18:55
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Hezbollah’s rational sovereignty in the face of imperial subjugation
BEIRUT — Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem's speech on Saturday, addressed to Israel’s and America’s tools in Lebanon under the striking declaration, “We are the most rational,” was not a rhetorical flourish, but rather a political indictment.
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2026-01-17 18:18
Naim Qassem on Hezbollah’s arms: Israel has no right to intervene
Hezbollah’s Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem said in a speech on Saturday that Lebanon has entered a “new stage in the conflict” and a “new era,” as Israel continues its attacks on Lebanese territory despite the late 2024 ceasefire.
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2025-12-28 19:44
Hezbollah leader rejects foreign-backed disarmament drive as tool for Israeli annexation
TEHRAN – In an address marking the memorial of founding leader Haj Mohammad “Abu Salim” Yaghi, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem declared that the foreign-backed push to disarm the Resistance is a “Zionist-American project” intended to annex parts of Lebanon and reduce the remainder to a tool of Western hegemony.
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2025-12-16 18:51
By Shahrokh Saei
Beyond bombs: Israel’s expansionist narrative in Lebanon
TEHRAN – Israel is waging a hybrid war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, weaving continued military strikes with a propaganda campaign and ongoing occupation. This multi-front assault is not merely tactical; it is a strategic effort to lay the diplomatic and narrative groundwork for a far broader military escalation.
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2025-12-14 18:50
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Hezbollah’s move in launching Women’s Action Unit marks a milestone
Forging resistance from the grassroots
BEIRUT—The official launch of Hezbollah’s Women’s Action Unit marks a defining organizational and social milestone, reflecting decades of accumulated women’s participation and responding to the demands of a critical historical moment.
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2025-12-13 20:20
Hezbollah leader: Disarming resistance would mean Lebanon’s end
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem on Saturday rejected any attempts to disarm the resistance, framing such efforts as a direct extension of Israel’s strategic objectives and a threat to Lebanon’s very existence.
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2025-11-29 13:29
Hezbollah pledges response to Israeli assassination of top commander Haitham Al‑Tabtabai
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem warned that the resistance group has the right to retaliate to the assassination of senior commander Haitham Al-Tabtabai, affirming that surrender is not an option, Al Manar reported.
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2025-11-18 18:27
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Hezbollah will counter financial stranglehold amid hybrid war
BEIRUT—With a sharply worded warning, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem cautioned the Lebanese authorities and Banque du Liban (BDL) against taking any step that would constrict Al-Qard Al-Hassan institute, describing it as nothing less than the “social lung” of a country whose state structures have all but collapsed.
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2025-11-17 19:45
Hezbollah vows Lebanon won’t surrender a single inch to Israel
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem delivered a televised address during a memorial service for late media figure Hajj Mohammad Afif Al-Naboulsi on Monday, condemning Israel’s “blatant aggression” against Lebanon.
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2025-11-12 18:01
By Layla Saad
Qassem on Martyrs’ Day: Resistance’s strength lies in “faith and will”
TEHRAN - Martyrs’ Day within the Resistance community has grown into more than an occasion of remembrance; it stands as a reaffirmation of faith and defiance — a living testament that martyrdom extends life and that sacrifice remains the foundation of dignity and national defense.
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2025-11-11 20:41
Hezbollah leader: Israeli aggression against Lebanon cannot continue
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem warned Tuesday that Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon threaten the country’s sovereignty and risk pushing the region toward broader conflict.
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2025-10-28 15:40
Hezbollah: The prudent actor
Lebanon’s Hezbollah stands today at one of the most sensitive junctures in its history — a situation rooted in the wider dynamics of West Asia and in the strategic policies pursued by Washington and Tel Aviv.
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2025-10-27 21:04
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Hezbollah: Firm readiness for defense
Naim Qassem tells Israel: “What you failed to achieve before, you will not achieve again”
BEIRUT — In his first year as leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem has driven Hezbollah’s recovery, refusing to yield to grief or crisis and instead launching a disciplined campaign to rebuild its military, moral, and organizational strength.
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2025-10-12 20:10
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Hezbollah organizes a massive scout gathering
BEIRUT — Hezbollah commemorated on Sunday the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Imam Mahdi Scouts at the Camille Chamoun Sports City.
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2025-10-04 19:21
Hezbollah: Israel turns to politics after military failures in Gaza
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan for Gaza is designed to “polish” Israel's image on the international stage.
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2025-09-28 21:40
In meeting with Hezbollah, Iran vows unwavering support for Lebanon and the Resistance
TEHRAN – During a meeting held on Sunday, senior Iranian official Ali Larijani assured Lebanon of the Islamic Republic's full and unconditional support, reinforcing a strategic alliance that stands as a bulwark against American and Israeli aggression in the region.
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2025-09-27 20:16
Sheikh Qassem warns of 'Karbala-like' confrontation, honors assassinated leaders
In an address on the first anniversary of the martyrdom of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashim Safi al-Din on Saturday, Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem declared his movement will not disarm, saying removal of weapons would serve Israeli aims and provoke a "Karbala-like" confrontation.
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2025-09-20 18:32
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Why did Hezbollah chief call on Riyadh to open ‘new page’ with the Resistance?
BEIRUT — In a pivotal development, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem on Friday urged Saudi Arabia to turn a “new page” with the Resistance movements amid rising Israeli aggression that now extends to Qatar.
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2025-09-19 19:53
Hezbollah calls for unity against “Greater Israel” vision
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem on Friday called on the opponent political parties in Lebanon as well as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to start a new phase of cooperation in the face of the Zionist expansionist scheme which targets the entire region, Al-Manar reported.
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2025-08-16 19:23
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Hezbollah chief denounces sedition fueled by Nawaf Salam cabinet
BEIRUT — Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, for the first time, adopted a notably stern tone, issuing a direct warning to anti-Resistance factions about the consequences of aligning with the Israeli project.
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2025-08-05 20:08
Hezbollah leader warns Israel against rekindling war
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem on Tuesday warned Israel against re-starting a broader war on Lebanon, Al Jazeera reported.
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2025-07-06 22:23
Hezbollah chief says won’t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon
The Hezbollah chief says the Lebanese group remains open to peace, but it will not disarm or back down from confronting Israel until it ends its air raids and withdraws from southern Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera.
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2025-06-20 01:47
Iran has the right to advance its peaceful nuclear program: Hezbollah chief
TEHRAN- Sheikh Naim Qassem, Secretary-General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, declared that U.S. and Israeli pressure campaigns against Iran are based on “baseless pretexts,” stressing that Iran has the legitimate right to pursue its peaceful nuclear program under international law.
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2025-05-13 02:58
Hezbollah chief says Israeli pressure is doomed to fail, Resistance to prevail
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem delivered a powerful speech on Sunday commemorating the ninth anniversary of the martyrdom of senior resistance commander Mustafa Badreddine, addressing his legacy as one of the longest-standing members of Hezbollah.
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2025-04-29 22:22
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Hezbollah chief proposes a roadmap to rescue Lebanon from its dilemmas
BEIRUT — Ahead of Lebanon’s municipal elections, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem’s striking speech on Monday evening carried many political and social messages.
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2025-04-19 22:31
By Sondoss Al Asaad
A definitive speech by the Hezbollah chief
BEIRUT — A definitive speech by Sheikh Naeem Qasim, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, late on Friday summed up in one phrase: Remove the idea of disarming the resistance from your dictionary!
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2025-04-19 22:28
We will fight whoever wants to disarm Hezbollah: Sheikh Qassem
TEHRAN - Sheikh Naim Qassem on Friday night reaffirmed Hezbollah’s commitment to armed resistance, declaring that the Resistance movement’s weapons were instrumental in liberating Lebanese territory and remain essential to national defense. Citing Imam Sayyed Moussa al-Sadr, he stated, “Carrying weapons to defend the nation is a duty,” and vowed to resist any efforts to disarm the group, invoking past confrontations with Israeli aggression as justification.
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2025-03-10 22:33
Hezbollah leader demands restart of Iran flights, warns against US-Israeli 'military gambles'
TEHRAN – Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has renewed calls to reinstate suspended flights between Iran and Lebanon, describing the move as vital for strengthening bilateral ties.
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2025-01-05 22:21
Iranian students ask Hezbollah chief to hold Nasrallah’s funeral in Iran
TEHRAN – Five prominent Iranian student unions have formally requested that the funeral for Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the late leader of the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, be held in Iran.