Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:18am on 29 Oct 2024,Tuesday International
Sheikh Naim Qassem has been appointed as the new leader of Hezbollah, succeeding Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27. Qassem, a senior figure within the Iran-backed group for over 30 years, addressed the nation, emphasizing Hezbollah's resilience and commitment to fighting Israel while supporting a ceasefire initiated by allied parliament speaker Nabih Berri. He has played a pivotal role in Hezbollah's parliamentary campaigns and has a history of political activism dating back to Lebanon's Shi'ite Amal Movement. His leadership marks a new chapter for the group amid ongoing tensions in the region.
