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Hezbollah's new chief Naim Qassem&nbsp;delivered his inaugural address on Wednesday (Oct 30), a day after he was appointed as the Lebanon-based group's secretary general.&nbsp;

In his first speech,&nbsp;Qassem said he would accept a ceasefire with Israel under 'conditions' but vowed to continue on the path of Sayyed Hassen Nasrallah, the former Hezbollah chief killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27.

"My work programme is a continuation of the work programme of our leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah," Qassem announced.

The leader said in his address that the "Zionist regime" had committed "39,000 violations" against Lebanon.

He also accused Israel of seeking to build settlements in southern Lebanon.

Qassem claimed that both the US and the EU were partner in 'genocidal' crimes committed by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon.

"Israel plans to occupy Lebanon and build settlements in the Arab country, but Hezbollah stands in the way of the Israeli regime,"&nbsp;Qassem said.

Qassem added that the group was recovering after sustaining "painful" blows over the last months.

The Hezbollah leader warned that&nbsp;the Jewish nation would face severe consequences if its forces didn't withdraw from Lebanese soil urgently.

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"Get out of our land to reduce your losses. If you stay, you will pay more than you have ever paid in your life," Qassem said in a pre-recorded speech, asserting Hezbollah could sustain fighting "for days, weeks and months".

<h2>Israel issues warning to&nbsp;Qassem&nbsp;</h2>

Meanwhile, in an explosive message to Naim Qassem, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Wednesday (Oct 30) warned that his appointment was “temporary” and not “for long.”

Gallant also posted a photo of the new leader, who was appointed on October 29 following the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on September 27.

The Israeli government also suggested that Qassem’s tenure may be brief, saying, “His tenure in this position may be the shortest in the history of this terrorist organisation if he follows in the footsteps of his predecessors.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Hezbollah's new chief Naim Qassem delivered his inaugural address on Wednesday (Oct 30), a day after he was appointed as the Lebanon-based group's secretary general.

Hezbollah's new chief Naim Qassem delivered his inaugural address on Wednesday (Oct 30), a day after he was appointed as the Lebanon-based group's secretary general. In his first speech, Qassem said he would accept a ceasefire with Israel under 'conditions' but vowed to continue on the path of Sayyed Hassen Nasrallah, the former Hezbollah chief killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27. "My work programme is a continuation of the work programme of our leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah," Qassem announced. The leader said in his address that the "Zionist regime" had committed "39,000 violations" against Lebanon. He also accused Israel of seeking to build settlements in southern Lebanon. Qassem claimed that both the US and the EU were partner in 'genocidal' crimes committed by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon. "Israel plans to occupy Lebanon and build settlements in the Arab country, but Hezbollah stands in the way of the Israeli regime," Qassem said. Qassem added that the group was recovering after sustaining "painful" blows over the last months. The Hezbollah leader warned that the Jewish nation would face severe consequences if its forces didn't withdraw from Lebanese soil urgently. Also read: ‘Temporary appointment,’ Israel’s explosive message to Hezbollah’s new chief Qassem "Get out of our land to reduce your losses. If you stay, you will pay more than you have ever paid in your life," Qassem said in a pre-recorded speech, asserting Hezbollah could sustain fighting "for days, weeks and months". Israel issues warning to Qassem Meanwhile, in an explosive message to Naim Qassem, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Wednesday (Oct 30) warned that his appointment was “temporary” and not “for long.” Gallant also posted a photo of the new leader, who was appointed on October 29 following the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on September 27. The Israeli government also suggested that Qassem’s tenure may be brief, saying, “His tenure in this position may be the shortest in the history of this terrorist organisation if he follows in the footsteps of his predecessors.” (With inputs from agencies)

'Will accept truce with Israel under conditions,' Hezbollah's new chief Qassem delivers inaugural address

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Deputy commander of Lebanon-based Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force, Mustafa Ahmad Shahadi, was killed in a recent airstrike, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Wednesday (Oct 30).&nbsp;

Mustafa Ahmad Shahadi was killed in a strike carried out by fighter jets in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh.&nbsp;

The IDF posted a statement on X, announcing, "ELIMINATED: Deputy Commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces, Mustafa Ahmad Shahdi."

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"Shahdi advanced numerous terrorist attacks against Israel and oversaw attacks against IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon. He was also previously responsible for the Radwan Forces' operations during combat in Syria in 2012-2017," the Israeli forces added in the statement.&nbsp;

They further mentioned that killing Shahdi is "part of the effort to degrade Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces' capabilities to direct and execute terrorist activities against IDF troops and communities in the northern border, in particular the Conquer the Galilee plan."

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The Radwan Force is believed to have planned to invade northern Israel, however, the plan was not executed, according to The Times of Israel.&nbsp;

Earlier, Shahadi was head of Radwan operations during fighting in Syria between 2012 and 2017, the IDF stated.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

Deputy commander of Lebanon-based Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force, Mustafa Ahmad Shahadi, was killed in a recent airstrike, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Wednesday (Oct 30).

Deputy commander of Lebanon-based Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force, Mustafa Ahmad Shahadi, was killed in a recent airstrike, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Wednesday (Oct 30). Mustafa Ahmad Shahadi was killed in a strike carried out by fighter jets in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh. The IDF posted a statement on X, announcing, "ELIMINATED: Deputy Commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces, Mustafa Ahmad Shahdi." Also read: ‘Temporary appointment,’ Israel’s explosive message to Hezbollah’s new chief Qassem "Shahdi advanced numerous terrorist attacks against Israel and oversaw attacks against IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon. He was also previously responsible for the Radwan Forces' operations during combat in Syria in 2012-2017," the Israeli forces added in the statement. They further mentioned that killing Shahdi is "part of the effort to degrade Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces' capabilities to direct and execute terrorist activities against IDF troops and communities in the northern border, in particular the Conquer the Galilee plan." 🔴 ELIMINATED: Deputy Commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces, Mustafa Ahmad Shahdi. Shahdi advanced numerous terrorist attacks against Israel and oversaw attacks against IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon. He was also previously responsible for the Radwan Forces' operations during… pic.twitter.com/dAErJzAeQX — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 30, 2024 × The Radwan Force is believed to have planned to invade northern Israel, however, the plan was not executed, according to The Times of Israel. Earlier, Shahadi was head of Radwan operations during fighting in Syria between 2012 and 2017, the IDF stated. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Deputy chief of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force killed in Israeli airstrikes: IDF

In an explosive message to new Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Wednesday (Oct 30) warned his appointment was “temporary” and not “for long.”

Gallant also posted a photo of the new leader, who was appointed on October 29 following the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on September 27.

The Israeli government also suggested that Qassem’s tenure may be brief, saying, “His tenure in this position may be the shortest in the history of this terrorist organisation if he follows in the footsteps of his predecessors.”

The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the only possible solution to the Lebanon conflict was the elimination of the Hezbollah organisation. "There is no solution in Lebanon except to dismantle this organisation," it declared.

<h2>Who is Naim Qassem?</h2>

It was in 1991 when Qassem was appointed the deputy chief of the Lebanon-based&nbsp;militant group by then-secretary General Abbas al-Musawi. However, al-Musawi was taken down by Israel the very next year, in 1992.

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Later, when&nbsp;Hassan Nasrallah became the chief, Qassem continued as the group’s deputy chief. He was the first Hezbollah leader to make a televised address following Nasrallah’s killing. He is also considered as the group’s official spokesperson, who often appears in interviews with foreign media.

<h2>Hamas says it’s open to peace</h2>

Meanwhile, Gaza-based Palestinian militant group Hamas said Tuesday it was open to any agreements or ideas for establishing a permanent ceasefire.

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Sami Abu Zuhri, a senior Hamas official, said that the group was in support of ending the suffering of the people in Gaza and establishing a permanent ceasefire.

However, Zuhri warned that such a peace deal or agreement must involve the complete withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)&nbsp;from Gaza, the lifting of the blockade on the territory and the provision of humanitarian aid and relief material as well as reconstruction.

(With inputs from agencies)

In an explosive message to new Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Wednesday (Oct 30) warned his appointment was “temporary” and not “for long.

In an explosive message to new Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Wednesday (Oct 30) warned his appointment was “temporary” and not “for long.” Gallant also posted a photo of the new leader, who was appointed on October 29 following the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on September 27. The Israeli government also suggested that Qassem’s tenure may be brief, saying, “His tenure in this position may be the shortest in the history of this terrorist organisation if he follows in the footsteps of his predecessors.” The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the only possible solution to the Lebanon conflict was the elimination of the Hezbollah organisation. "There is no solution in Lebanon except to dismantle this organisation," it declared. Who is Naim Qassem? It was in 1991 when Qassem was appointed the deputy chief of the Lebanon-based militant group by then-secretary General Abbas al-Musawi. However, al-Musawi was taken down by Israel the very next year, in 1992. Also read: Israel attacks Iran: Iraq lodges UN complaint over Israeli military using its airspace to attack Iran Later, when Hassan Nasrallah became the chief, Qassem continued as the group’s deputy chief. He was the first Hezbollah leader to make a televised address following Nasrallah’s killing. He is also considered as the group’s official spokesperson, who often appears in interviews with foreign media. Hamas says it’s open to peace Meanwhile, Gaza-based Palestinian militant group Hamas said Tuesday it was open to any agreements or ideas for establishing a permanent ceasefire. Also read: West Asia crisis | Will 'use all available tools' to respond to Israel's attack: Iran Sami Abu Zuhri, a senior Hamas official, said that the group was in support of ending the suffering of the people in Gaza and establishing a permanent ceasefire. However, Zuhri warned that such a peace deal or agreement must involve the complete withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from Gaza, the lifting of the blockade on the territory and the provision of humanitarian aid and relief material as well as reconstruction. (With inputs from agencies)

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Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday (Oct 29) declared Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new chief after former leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli strikes. Moreover, the announcement comes after Israel killed Nasrallah’s potential heir Safieddine earlier this month.

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Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday (Oct 29) declared Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new chief after former leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli strikes.

Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday (Oct 29) declared Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new chief after former leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli strikes. Moreover, the announcement comes after Israel killed Nasrallah’s potential heir Safieddine earlier this month. In other news, India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday busted a clandestine methamphetamine manufacturing laboratory in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region), which has been linked to the Mexican drug cartel – Cartel De Jalisco Nueva Generacion. Click on the headlines to read more Who is Sheikh Naim Qassem, Hezbollah’s new white-turbaned chief? Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday (Oct 29) declared Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new chief, weeks after Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut. The Iran-backed group said in a statement, “Hezbollah's (governing) Shura Council agreed to elect... Sheikh Naim Qassem as secretary general of Hezbollah." Qassem has been one of the most visible faces of Hezbollah in recent years, even after Nasrallah went underground after the group’s 2006 war with Israel. India's Narcotics Control Bureau busts secret meth lab near Delhi, reveals it has Mexican drug cartel link India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday (Oct 29) said that they had busted a clandestine methamphetamine manufacturing laboratory in Gautam Budh Nagar of Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region). '12,000 affected,’ Opposition leader Lapid accuses Netanyahu of hiding IDF’s casualties Israel’s opposition has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of not being transparent about the Israel Defense Forces’ casualties in the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza. Opposition leader Yair Lapid claimed Monday (Oct 29) that more than 12,000 soldiers have been affected to date since the war started on October 7 last year. "Eleven thousand soldiers were injured and 890 others killed,” Lapid claimed. India’s poll body rejects Opposition’s ‘baseless’ allegations of irregularities in Haryana polls India’s top election body on Tuesday (Oct 29) rubbished the Congress party’s allegations of irregularities in the recent polls in Haryana state. The Election Commission of India said the Congress party is raising smoke of ‘generic doubts,’ stressing that each step in the whole process was carried out flawlessly. Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon released after serving four months in prison, week ahead of election day Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's longtime ally Steve Bannon has been released from prison on Tuesday (Oct 29), after serving a four-month sentence for defying subpoenas in the congressional investigation into the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol. India: Tragic bus crash leaves 12 dead, 30 injured in Rajasthan state Twelve people died and around 30 other passengers got injured after a private bus crashed into the wing wall of a flyover in Rajasthan's Sikar district on Tuesday afternoon, police said. US elections 2024 | Kamala, Usha and Vivek: The most-Indianised polls ever However polarised the United States presidential elections may have become, one thing that remains common across the aisles is the profound visibility of people with roots here in India. IDF says its Lebanon operations have achieved key goals, diplomacy now possible: Report The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday (Oct 29) said that its troops have achieved their goals in Lebanon and that the Israeli government can now go ahead with promoting a diplomatic resolution to end the conflict in the country's north. Australia-bound uncapped pacer Harshit Rana set to join India squad for third Test vs NZ Harshit Rana is all set to join India squad for the third and final Test against New Zealand. The final match of the series is set to be played from November 1 in Mumbai's Wankhede stadium and Rana will join the squad on Wednesday (Oct 30). Diddy accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old boy in new lawsuit Two new legal cases were filed against music producer Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The first case claims he harmed a young child at a hotel in New York in 2005. The second case states he harmed a teenager who wanted to be on his TV show Making the Band in 2008.

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Israel bans Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA from operating within its borders. UNRWA serves six million Palestinian refugees and plays vital role in humanitarian efforts. UN agency has been critical in providing food, healthcare, and education to millions. Legislation sparks global concern over repercussions on already severe humanitarian crisis. Israel claims humanitarian agency has ties with Hamas and was part of Oct. 7 attacks. Watch to know more!

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