Hezbollah Appoints Naim Kassim as New Leader After Nasrallah's Death

Following the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli forces, Naim Kassim, a founding member and former deputy, has been named the new head of Hezbollah.

• Naim Kassim, around 70 years old, has been a key figure in Hezbollah since its inception in the 1980s and has now been appointed as its leader.
• The decision was made by the Shura Council, following the deaths of both Hassan Nasrallah and potential successor Hashem Safieddin in Israeli attacks.
• Kassim has vowed to continue Hezbollah's mission against Israel, maintaining the group's objectives under his leadership.
• Israel has intensified its military operations in Lebanon, including airstrikes targeting Hezbollah's leadership and infrastructure.
• The ongoing conflict has seen daily rocket attacks from Hezbollah on northern Israel, continuing a pattern of hostilities over the past year.

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