Naim Kasem Becomes Hezbollah Secretary General

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Naim Kasem was appointed as the Secretary General of Hezbollah, succeeding Hasan Nasrallah. In his inaugural speech, Kasem reaffirmed his commitment to continue the resistance against Israel, implying that Hezbollah has successfully instilled fear among Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He claimed that Hezbollah has been preparing for an assassination attempt against Netanyahu and acknowledged sending drones to the Israeli leader's residence. However, instead of carrying out a direct killing, Kasem stated that Hezbollah prefers to wait for the right moment to execute their plans. According to him, a ceasefire is only achievable when both sides are in a mutually advantageous position. Kasem is also one of the founders and coordinators of Hezbollah and took over from Nasrallah, who was killed in an airstrike last September. This speech emphasizes that Hezbollah remains committed to its resistance agenda and will not back down until its objectives are met.