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Naim Qassem

Also known as: Hezbollah's chief

Hezbollah chief demanding scheduled Israeli troop withdrawal from south Lebanon amid ceasefire negotiations.

2026-04-282026-08-08

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Hezbollah's chief Naim Qassem on Saturday called the deal a "grave blunder" and accused Lebanon of "legitimising" the Israeli occupation.

    Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fire
  3. Citizen Digital

    Despite the deal, Israel and its bitter enemy Hezbollah -- which is part of the Lebanese government but also maintains a powerful armed wing outside state control -- made clear that major differences remain. - 'Pilot areas' -Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said earlier Friday that Is

    Lebanon, Israel and US sign trilateral framework pact
  4. Citizen Digital

    Photo by JALAA MAREY / AFP Audio By Vocalize Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Tuesday demanded a scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon as authorities said Israeli gunfire killed two people there despite a recent lull in fighting.

    Hezbollah chief demands full timetabled Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
  5. Citizen Digital

    Photo by JALAA MAREY / AFP Audio By Vocalize Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Tuesday demanded a scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon as authorities said Israeli gunfire killed two people there despite a recent lull in fighting.

    Hezbollah chief demands full timetabled Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeHezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Tuesday demanded a scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon as authorities said Israeli gunfire killed two people there despite a recent lull in fighting.

    Hezbollah chief demands full timetabled Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
  7. Capital News

    Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected any Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon and said Hezbollah would defend itself.

    First round of US-Iran talks end with ‘encouraging progress’, mediators say
  8. Citizen Digital

    The Iranian-backed Hezbollah group was not part of the talks and its chief, Naim Qassem, has since rejected the deal.

    France throws weight behind Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
  9. Citizen Digital

    But Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demanded Thursday that any ceasefire be "comprehensive", vowing that "as long as our villages are unsafe -- being bombed, destroyed and our people killed -- the settlements (north Israel) are unsafe".

    Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in Middle East war
  10. The Standard

    But Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demanded Thursday that any ceasefire be “comprehensive”, vowing that “as long as our villages are unsafe, being bombed, destroyed and our people killed, the settlements (north Israel) are unsafe”.

    Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in MidEast war
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    Hezbollah said Saturday its chief Naim Qassem had received a message from Araghchi indicating that Iran "will not give up its support" for the Lebanese group.

    Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait
World & Region

Iran and US trade strikes amid peace deal dispute

The News

Iran accused the US of violating their deal to end the Middle East war after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf, following US accusations that Iran attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 28 June

  1. Iran and US trade strikes amid peace deal dispute

    Iran accused the US of violating their deal to end the Middle East war after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf, following US accusations that Iran attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 27 June

  1. Lebanon, Israel and US sign trilateral peace framework agreement

    Lebanon, Israel and the United States signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at brokering peace between the two adversaries. The agreement includes a pilot effort for Lebanese soldiers to take control of two Israeli-occupied areas and a process to disarm Hezbollah, following five rounds of talks in Washington.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Hezbollah demands scheduled Israeli troop withdrawal from Lebanon

    Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demanded a scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon as Israeli gunfire killed two people despite a recent lull in fighting. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejected Israel's occupation of the south and foreign interference in his country's affairs as a fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks began in Washington.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Hezbollah demands scheduled Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon

    Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demanded a scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon as Israeli gunfire killed two people there despite a recent lull in fighting. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejected Israel's occupation of the south as a fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks began in Washington.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Hezbollah chief demands timetabled Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

    Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demanded a scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon, stating Israel must fully withdraw without retaining any territory, as Israeli gunfire killed two people despite a recent lull in fighting. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejected Israel's occupation of the south as a fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks began in Washington.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 22 June

  1. US and Iran conclude first negotiation round with progress

    Mediators Qatar and Pakistan said the first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with "encouraging progress" and agreement on a roadmap to reach a final deal within 60 days. Technical talks will continue throughout the week, with discussions focused on clarifying messaging on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, enforcing ceasefire in Lebanon, and elements of a nuclear deal.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News

Friday 5 June

  1. France backs Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, pledges support for implementation

    President Emmanuel Macron said France supports the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel announced in Washington, and that the US and France are working together on a coordination mechanism to monitor and verify its implementation.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran's supreme leader claims decisive blow dealt to US and Israel

    Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in negotiations on ending the conflict. His message came after weeks of talks failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the US and Iran sending divergent messages.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Iran's leader claims decisive victory in Middle East conflict

    Iran's supreme leader said the United States and Israel suffered a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in efforts to end the conflict. Weeks of talks marked by threats and violence have failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 24 May

  1. Trump says Iran deal largely negotiated, Strait of Hormuz opening

    US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and is subject to finalization, saying it will include opening the Strait of Hormuz and involving Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Turkey, and Pakistan. Iranian officials separately reported that gaps remain between the parties.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran and US officials express cautious optimism on peace talks

    Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be close to a breakthrough in talks to strike a draft deal, though they remain cautious about ending the war in the Middle East. US President Trump said the sides were "getting a lot closer" to a deal and that chances were "a solid 50/50," while Iran said gaps remain and it was finalising a 14-point framework.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. US and Iran near deal to end Middle East war

    The United States and Iran are moving to finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war, with President Trump saying a proposal including opening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz has been "largely negotiated" though still subject to finalization. The two sides plan to address Iran's nuclear program after an initial pact is reached.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 3 May

  1. Lebanese TV's Angry Birds parody of Hezbollah draws group rebuke

    A Lebanese TV channel published an "Angry Birds"-style video caricaturing Hezbollah's leaders and fighters, which the group condemned as offensive. The channel deleted the video after being summoned by Lebanon's judiciary, and supporters of both Hezbollah and Maronite Christian leadership traded insulting images on social media.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 April

  1. US reviews Iran proposal as Middle East peace talks stall

    Peace efforts in the Middle East have stalled as the US examines Iran's latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blockaded since the start of a US-Israeli offensive two months ago. Qatar has warned of the possibility of a "frozen conflict" if a definitive resolution is not found, while CNN reports that US President Donald Trump is unlikely to accept Iran's proposal.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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