Following the election of Sheikh Naim Qassem as the Secretary General of Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israel's Minister of Energy Ili Cohen reacted sharply, declaring any leader of Hezbollah a potential target for assassination.
According to Al Jazeera, Cohen's statement highlighted the ongoing tensions between the two entities. Hezbollah's leadership announced the election of Sheikh Naim Qassem through an official statement, affirming their commitment to the principles and goals of the organization.
The statement emphasized their faith in God and authentic Mohammedan Islam, expressing gratitude for the election and pledging to uphold the legacy of former Secretary General Seyed Hassan Nasrallah and the martyrs of the resistance. Hezbollah's leadership called on the nation to unite in pursuit of their foundational goals and objectives.
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