Naim Qassem
Israel-Lebanon talks 'positive,' source tells 'Post' as first day of Rome negotiations concludes
The last round of talks concluded on July 15 in Rome, during which both parties agreed on the need to disarm and dismantle Hezbollah terrorists, an Israeli official told the Post at the time.
![[FILE PHOTO] Delegation staff members meet during the quadrilateral meeting in Switzerland between the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar on June 21, at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/726902 "[FILE PHOTO] Delegation staff members meet during the quadrilateral meeting in Switzerland between the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar on June 21, at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict.")
Israel, Lebanon agreement is push for peace, but needs to face reality to prosper - editorial
Lebanese Forces chief welcomes JD Vance’s support for Lebanon’s Christian community
‘Israel has no choice’: Hezbollah chief says Israel must withdraw from Lebanon
Majority see MoU as Iran win, Israel security loss; Lebanon ceasefire prompts IDF doctrine rethink
Ghalibaf, Araghchi leave for Oman, will discuss Hormuz • Majority of Israelis see MoU as win for Iran, loss for Israel's security • Lebanon ceasefire shows need for IDF rethink on slow war doctrine
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon, says 'no safe zone' for IDF
Qassem said Israel was seeking to deceive negotiators and accused the IDF of war crimes.
'Why should we surrender?': Hezbollah chief says group capable of victory
The IDF has attacked over 100 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over the past day, killing dozens of terrorists the military said in a statement Friday.
Hezbollah praises Iranian diplomacy while Christian rivals demand total disarmament of the militia
The group's political rivals are questioning Iran's actual ability to enforce an "Israeli withdrawal."
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem reportedly targeted twice as Beirut braces for escalation
The report came shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that he had instructed the IDF to intensify attacks against the terrorist organization.
Rubio denounces Hezbollah threats to overthrow Lebanese gov't
Rubio said Hezbollah’s threats of violence and overthrow would not succeed, accusing the group of dragging Lebanon toward chaos, in reaction to terror leader Qassem's speech on Sunday.
Hezbollah chief downplays calls to disarm terror group, praises success of FPV drone attacks
Qassem also rejected Israel-Lebanon talks, criticized the Beirut gov't and US sanctions, defended al-Qard al-Hassan, voiced support for Iran and Gaza, and denounced Bahrain's IRGC clampdown.
Islamic regime ‘will not abandon’ Hezbollah, Araghchi promises in message to Qassem
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem that Tehran would continue backing its proxies as Lebanon emerges as a sticking point in US ceasefire talks.
Hezbollah may return to political assassinations as control over Lebanon weakens, expert says
In recent months, Hezbollah has faced growing restrictions on its power, including new legislation limiting its ability to legally possess weapons and conduct military activity.
Hezbollah planning to occupy Beirut, push out hopes of normalization with Israel
According to sources in the security establishment, Hezbollah is convinced that Israel is plotting a move to divide Lebanon, during which the Lebanese state would lose large areas of territory.