Naim Kassem
Coverage of Naim Kassem in the Nexus archive.
- Lebanon’s deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm. That might be difficult
Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement in Washington to end their conflict, conditioning Israel's withdrawal on Hezbollah's disarmament. Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem rejected the deal, calling it a 'humiliation,' and vowed continued resistance until Israel leaves Lebanon. Previous ceasefire agreements between the two sides have failed to materialize on the ground.
- Lebanon's deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm. That might be difficult
Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement in Washington to end their conflict, conditional on Hezbollah's disarmament. Hezbollah's leader rejected the deal, calling it a 'humiliation,' and warned it could spark civil war, as the group refuses to disarm. The agreement includes Israel's phased withdrawal from Lebanon and security measures, but previous ceasefire agreements have failed to materialize on the ground.
- Lebanon's deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm. That might be difficult
Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement in Washington to end conflict, linking Israel’s withdrawal to Hezbollah’s disarmament. Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem rejected the deal, calling it a 'humiliation,' and warned of continued resistance, while protests erupted in Beirut. The agreement includes pilot zones for Israeli withdrawal and a non-public security annex detailing troop deployments.
- Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal agreed on by Israel and Lebanon
Hezbollah has rejected a ceasefire deal between Lebanon and Israel, calling it 'absurd, humiliating, and insulting.' The agreement required Hezbollah to cease attacks and withdraw from southern Lebanon, which Hezbollah claims would equate to surrender. Continued fighting followed the rejection, resulting in UNIFIL peacekeeper casualties and deepening regional tensions.
- Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire brokered by Israel, Lebanon
Hezbollah rejected a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which aims to establish 'pilot zones' to drive out the militant group. Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem called the deal 'absurd, humiliating, and insulting,' demanding Israel's complete withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal as Israeli strikes killed four people and a U.N. peacekeeper was killed in crossfire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed ceasefire failures, while fighting in Lebanon threatens efforts to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon amid ongoing strikes that killed at least four people and a UN peacekeeper. Continued fighting threatens efforts to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil and gas transit point.
- Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. Israeli strikes killed four people and a UN peacekeeper, while Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem condemned the agreement as surrender. Fighting continues despite previous ceasefire attempts, with Iran urging a broader truce and US President Donald Trump downplaying diplomatic failures.
- Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal as Israeli strikes killed four in Lebanon. A UN peacekeeper was killed in crossfire, and fighting continues despite declared ceasefires, threatening efforts to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement and demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon
Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem rejected a ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. Recent violence, including Israeli strikes and a mortar attack killing a UN peacekeeper, highlights ongoing tensions despite declared ceasefires.
- Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah rejects a ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a full Israeli withdrawal as Israeli strikes kill civilians and a UN peacekeeper in Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to continue the offensive until Hezbollah is neutralized, while U.S. President Donald Trump downplays ceasefire failures.