Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:07pm on 29 Oct 2024,Tuesday International
Hezbollah appointed Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new leader following the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike. A prominent Hezbollah figure for over 30 years, Qassem addressed the conflict with Israel, emphasizing the group’s resilience despite recent "painful blows." He stated Hezbollah would not initiate a truce, though it supports Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri’s efforts for a ceasefire without linking it to Gaza. This leadership change occurs amidst heightened tension, as another senior Hezbollah official, Hashem Safieddine, was reportedly targeted in a recent Israeli strike.
