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Hezbollah Leader Qassem Vows to Retain Arms Despite Pressure

The Lebanese Shia militia Hezbollah will not "let itself be disarmed by anyone". This is stated by its leader Naim Qassem.

Hezbollah Leader Qassem Vows to Retain Arms Despite Pressure

Tens of thousands at Hezbollah leader's funeral

Tens of thousands have gathered at a sports arena in Beirut, Lebanon, to attend the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Israel is simultaneously marking its presence with low-flying fighter jets over the city.

Tens of thousands at Hezbollah leader's funeral

Protests after artist is dropped from biennial

Two managers at the national arts organization Creative Australia are resigning in protest against the Lebanese artist Khaled Sabsabi being dropped from the Venice Biennale. Even patrons are withdrawing.

Protests after artist is dropped from biennial

Representative for Venice Biennale dismissed

The Lebanese artist Khaled Sabsabi, who was chosen to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale next year, is now being dropped – to avoid "divisive debate" in the country. .

Representative for Venice Biennale dismissed

So was 2024 in the world – the news that dominated

Donald Trump was subjected to two assassination attempts and was later elected as the President of the USA, the wars in Gaza and Ukraine continued and the Assad regime in Syria was overthrown in an unexpected lightning-fast offensive by Islamist rebels. Here are the news stories that characterized 2024.

So was 2024 in the world – the news that dominated

Hezbollah leader threatens with new attacks

The Hezbollah movement's leader Naim Qassem says that a ceasefire with Israel that deprives Lebanon of its sovereignty is not possible. The Iran-backed movement's new leader also threatens with attacks on "central Tel Aviv".

Hezbollah leader threatens with new attacks

Lebanon: Schools closed after unusual attacks

The number of dead in the weekend's unusual attacks in Beirut has risen to six people. After Israel's bombardment, the Lebanese capital's schools are closed for two days.

Lebanon: Schools closed after unusual attacks

At Least 40 Dead in Lebanon After Israel's Attacks

At least 40 people are reported to have been killed in eastern Lebanon by Israeli attacks on Wednesday, according to Lebanese health authorities. On Wednesday, Israel also issued new warnings for an area in Beirut's southern suburbs – at the same time as Hezbollah's new leader held a speech.

At Least 40 Dead in Lebanon After Israel's Attacks

The new Hezbollah leader: Ready for a long war

Naim Qassem will continue with his predecessor Hassan Nasrallah's "war plan", says the new Hezbollah leader. We have the experience and the resources needed.

The new Hezbollah leader: Ready for a long war

Kristersson: "Serious" statement by imam

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) reacts to the statement from the imam in Malmö who praised the terrorist-stamped Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah. .

Kristersson: "Serious" statement by imam

Gallant: New Hezbollah leader won't last long

The Lebanese Shia militia Hezbollah has appointed Naim Qassem as new leader. A safe hand, according to Middle East expert Rouzbeh Parsi.

Gallant: New Hezbollah leader won't last long

Imam praised Hezbollah leader - suspended

The Imam Sami Al-Tameemi at the Lebanese cultural association in Malmö is suspended after he praised the terrorist-stamped Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, reports [SVT Skåne](https://www. svt.

Imam praised Hezbollah leader - suspended

Imam in Malmö praises Hezbollah leader

During a Friday prayer at the Lebanese cultural association in Malmö, Imam Sami Al-Tameemi praises the terrorist-stamped Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. This is reported by SVT Skåne.

Imam in Malmö praises Hezbollah leader

Israel has attacked weapons factories in Iran

Israel has carried out attacks on Iran in several waves during the night, including against the country's weapons factories. The attack is said to be a response to Iran's recurring attacks on Israel.

Israel has attacked weapons factories in Iran

Israel's warning to Iran: Will have to pay

Israel has carried out attacks on Iran in several waves during the night, including against the country's weapons factories. The attack is said to be a response to Iran's recurring attacks on Israel.

Israel's warning to Iran: Will have to pay

Smoke rises from attacked Lebanon

Intensive fighting and bombardments are being reported from Lebanon, where Israel has launched an attack on the Iran-allied Shia militia Hezbollah. Three local leaders and around 70 "operatives" have been killed in a raid, according to Israel's military.

Smoke rises from attacked Lebanon

Israel claims to have killed the next Hezbollah leader

Israel has killed the suspected Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine in an air strike earlier this month. This is stated by the Israeli military in a statement late on Tuesday evening.

Israel claims to have killed the next Hezbollah leader

USA investigates leak about Israel's plan for Iran attack

Leaked American documents are said to reveal Israel's preparations for an attack on Iran. The USA is investigating whether it was a deliberate or unintentional leak – or if someone has hacked into the top-secret information.

USA investigates leak about Israel's plan for Iran attack

Hundreds storm Saudi TV studio

Supporters of pro-Iranian groups have stormed premises belonging to a Saudi TV channel in Iraq's capital Baghdad. Up to 500 people are reported to have attacked the Saudi MBC's studios on Friday night.

Hundreds storm Saudi TV studio

Israel: We have killed 1,500 Hezbollah fighters

Israel's military estimates that they have killed around 1,500 Hezbollah fighters, claims the statement on the messaging app Telegram. .

Israel: We have killed 1,500 Hezbollah fighters

Iran urges UN to intervene against Israel

The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's diplomatic charm offensive through the Middle East continues – with both threats and promises. On Tuesday evening, he warned of a "decisive" response from Tehran if Israel attacks Iran.

Iran urges UN to intervene against Israel

Hezbollah Leader: Ceasefire is the Solution

Hezbollah will not back down. Israel's relentless warfare in Gaza forces the movement to continue its attacks, claims Shia militia's second-in-command Naim Qassem.

Hezbollah Leader: Ceasefire is the Solution

After Death Rumors: Iranian Military Chief Appears

The commander of Iran's Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, has appeared on Iranian state TV, according to several media reports. .

After Death Rumors: Iranian Military Chief Appears

Air France plane flew over Iraq during attack

Air France has launched an investigation after one of the company's aircraft flew into Iraqi airspace when Iran last week fired a barrage of missiles towards Israel – missiles that crossed Iraq. .

Air France plane flew over Iraq during attack