'If they want to stop ...': New Hezbollah chief open to truce with Israel if offer is made

In a defiant inaugural speech, Naim Qassem, the newly appointed leader of Hezbollah, vowed to uphold the war strategy established by his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by Israeli forces last month. Qassem emphasised that his leadership would focus on continuing the militant group's resistance against Israel, describing the U.S. and EU as complicit in the "genocidal" actions committed by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon. He warned that Israel aims to occupy Lebanon and expand settlements, asserting that Hezbollah stands as a barrier to these ambitions. As tensions escalate in the region, Qassem's commitment to Nasrallah's legacy raises concerns about the potential for renewed attacks against Israel. His appointment follows a series of Israeli strikes that have decimated much of Hezbollah's leadership, positioning Qassem as a prominent figure amid ongoing conflict. With Hezbollah's resilience in question, Qassem's determination to pursue Nasrallah's "war plan" could signal a new chapter in the group's aggressive posture towards Israel. #Hezbollah #NaimQassem #HassanNasrallah #Israel #Lebanon #MiddleEast #GazaConflict #WarStrategy #Iran #Resistance #IDF #HezbollahLeadership #IsraelPalestine #RegionalStability #Geopolitics #Terrorism ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~