Naim Qassem

Deputy Hezbollah leader:

We're ready for an Israeli ground incursion

Naim Qassem, deputy to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, speaks for the first time following his leader's death, stresses that 'the war is long, but we will emerge victorious.'

Deputy Hezbollah leader:

'We'll stop fighting Israel after a ceasefire in Gaza'

Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem says that the only sure path to a ceasefire on the Lebanon-Israel border is a full ceasefire in Gaza.

Report:

Hezbollah attempted to attack Israeli gas field

Naim Qassem, deputy commander of Hezbollah, claims terror group does not want to expand war with Israel, but 'if Israel does that, clash will be unavoidable.'

Sanctions on terrorism:

US seizes Hezbollah-affiliated websites

US authorities seize over a dozen website domains used by sanctioned associates, businesses, and charities of Hezbollah.

Erdan blasts UN envoy to Lebanon

Public Security and Strategic Affairs Minister responds after UN envoy in Lebanon tweets about meeting with deputy Hezbollah leader.

Hezbollah deputy leader: US, Israel responsible for tensions

Hezbollah deputy chief Naim Qassem accuses United States and Israel of being responsible for escalation in the Middle East.

Deputy Hezbollah leader: We only make up 10% of the government

Hezbollah's deputy leader, Naim Qassem, disputes Netanyahu's claim that Hezbollah controls the government of Lebanon.

Hezbollah deputy leader: Israel has been deterred since 2006

Hezbollah's deputy secretary-general rules out Israel starting a war against Lebanon, does not comment on Operation Northern Shield.

Hezbollah unfazed by Netanyahu

Hezbollah's deputy secretary-general says Netanyahu's UN speech neither interests nor threatens the group.

U.S. Treasury sanctions Nasrallah

United States and its Gulf partners sanction Hezbollah leadership, including Nasrallah and his deputy.

Deputy Hezbollah leader: Iran will respond to Israeli attack

Deputy Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warns that Iran will respond to alleged Israeli air strike on military base in Syria.

Hezbollah rejects new Hamas policy

Hezbollah deputy leader says group only supports the idea of "liberating the entire Palestine unconditionally."

Hezbollah denies claiming it is 'an army'

It has a "military wing", it parades in Syria, but Hezbollah denies its second-in-command admitted the group had become an army.

Deputy Hezbollah leader: ISIS will increase attacks in Europe

Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem predicts ISIS will only increase its attacks in Europe and beyond.

Hezbollah Admits 'Mistakes' after Alleged Israeli Spy Exposed

Arrest of 'Mossad agent' Mohammad Shawraba was inevitable, top terror leader says, due to the sheer size of the group.

UN Envoy Meets Hezbollah Leader Who Called to Destroy Israel

Israel asked UN to disarm Hezbollah after attack on border last week - instead, UN envoy and coordinator chat with deputy chief.

Hezbollah: We're Ready to Fight Israel

Hezbollah's deputy leader says his group is able to "respond to Israeli violations" and prepared to fight Israel if necessary.

Deputy Hezbollah Leader: Israel is the Greatest Enemy

Hezbollah says that despite its heavy involvement in Syria, Israel remains the central enemy.

Hezbollah: No Military Solution To Syria

Possible U.S. strike on Syria would affect "the entire world," says Hezbollah deputy leader.

Deputy Hizbullah Chief: Israel Responsible for Beirut Blast

Sheikh Naim Qassem, deputy head of Hizbullah, says Israel was behind a car bomb explosion in Beirut this week.

Hizbullah's Deputy Chief Warns EU Against Blacklist

Hizbullah's deputy chief warns the EU it would make a "big mistake" if it labels the group as a terrorist organization.

Hizbullah's Number 2: Assad Regime Will Survive

The Hizbullah terror group’s number two, Sheikh Naim Qassem, says he is confident that the Assad regime in Syria would survive.

Report: Nasrallah's Hizbullah Deputy Injured or Killed in Syria

The second-in-command to Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah has been injured in an attack on a convoy by Syrian opposition forces.

Report: Hizbullah Laundered Drug Money in US Banks

The Hizbullah terrorist organization is in trouble for laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in drug trafficking revenues in US banks.