Hezbollah number two, Naim Kassem, during his speech on Oct. 8, 2024. (Credit: Screenshot from al-Manar)
Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem took the floor again just over a week after his previous speech, this time addressing the public in a surprise appearance. Qassem, who is now de facto head of the party following Israel's assassination of Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah on Sept. 27, reassured his supporters, who are enduring the direct consequences of the war with Israel. He also reiterated Hezbollah’s stance on the recent political developments, which he described as "details as long as the cannons roar.""The important thing," he said, "is that a cease-fire is achieved. Until then, no other discussion has a place for us."Naim Qassem: Nabih Berri is 'Hezbollah's big brother'In this context, Qassem praised Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, calling him "Hezbollah's big brother." "We support the political initiative led by...
Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem took the floor again just over a week after his previous speech, this time addressing the public in a surprise appearance. Qassem, who is now de facto head of the party following Israel's assassination of Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah on Sept. 27, reassured his supporters, who are enduring the direct consequences of the war with Israel. He also reiterated Hezbollah’s stance on the recent political developments, which he described as "details as long as the cannons roar.""The important thing," he said, "is that a cease-fire is achieved. Until then, no other discussion has a place for us."Naim Qassem: Nabih Berri is 'Hezbollah's big brother'In this context, Qassem praised Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, calling him "Hezbollah's big brother." "We support the political initiative led by...
