"Undoubtedly, in this sensitive historical situation, the defense of Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the lofty ideals of the resistance front and the oppressed Palestinian nation, are of historical importance. I am confident that the presence of a bright figure with clear records like your excellency at the head of the Hezbollah group will strengthen the will in the field of resistance and also the continuation of the bright path of the high-ranking martyrs of this front," Pezeshkian wrote in his message.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement announced on Tuesday it has chosen Sheikh Naim Qassem to succeed Martyr Hassan Nasrallah as the new secretary general of the group.
Hezbollah's Shura Council announced on Tuesday that it had elected Sheikh Naim Qassem as secretary-general to succeed Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, according to the Beirut-based Al Mayadeen news network.
This decision "grounded in the principles of true Islam and the steadfast ideals of Hezbollah, follows the party’s established procedures for selecting the Secretary-General", it noted.
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