Naeem Qassem: Ready for Ground Confrontation with Israel
September 30, 2024, 3:51 pm

Naeem Qassem: Ready for Ground Confrontation with Israel

نعيم قاسم

On Monday, Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General, Naeem Qassem, stated that the party is "prepared for a ground confrontation against Israel." He also announced that the party will soon elect a new Secretary-General to succeed Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated along with several other party leaders last Friday.

Qassem made these remarks during a televised speech lasting approximately 20 minutes, where he attempted to reassure the party's supporters and conveyed messages regarding Hezbollah’s future following the assassination of its Secretary-General.

He expressed condolences for the former Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, stating that the party has lost a leader who was deeply committed to the philosophy of Imam Khomeini. He noted that Israel had assassinated him along with a group of party leaders, including Ali Korky.

Qassem also denied claims that the meeting targeted by the Israeli attack in Hezbollah's central command headquarters in the southern suburbs included twenty leaders, adding that the assault also resulted in the death of Abbas Nilforoushan, a commander in the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

Regarding Hezbollah's future, Qassem confirmed that the party will choose a new Secretary-General as soon as possible, according to its internal structures, while denying circulating rumors about appointing Hashem Safi al-Din to this position.

He added, "Despite the loss of some leaders and the attacks on civilians, we will not retreat from our steadfast and honorable positions. The resistance will continue to confront the Israeli enemy in defense of Palestine and Lebanon."

Iran’s Stance: No Deployment of Fighters to Lebanon or Gaza Against Israel Limited Israeli incursion into southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah.. Washington confirms

BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has announced its sponsorship of the “Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition (GU - IST Solutions), hosted by Gulf University at its main campus.
This strategic sponsorship reflects BENEFIT’s active role in advancing technological innovation and fostering sustainable solutions to future challenges. It also seeks to empower Bahraini youth by enhancing their skills, capabilities, and competitiveness in innovation and solution development—contributing meaningfully to the broader goals of sustainable development across all sectors.
As part of BENEFIT’s active involvement in the competition, the company has announced that Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication, will serve on the competition’s supervisory committee. Her upcoming participation reflects BENEFIT’s forward-looking commitment to championing academic and professional excellence.
Commenting on the occasion, Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication at BENEFIT, said, “We are privileged to support this pioneering initiative, which aligns seamlessly with BENEFIT’s enduring commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing the potential of Bahrain’s youth. Our participation is rooted in a deep sense of social responsibility and a firm belief in the pivotal role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future. Through such platforms, we seek to empower the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and foresight required to develop impactful solutions that address future challenges, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.”
Dr. Aseel Al Ayash Dean of the College of Engineering in Gulf University commented, “We extend our sincere gratitude to BENEFIT for their generous sponsorship and support of the Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition. This contribution plays an instrumental role in helping us achieve the strategic goals of this initiative, namely, cultivating a culture of innovation and sustainability, encouraging efforts that address the imperatives of sustainable development, and enhancing the practical and professional capabilities of our students and participants.”
The event will bring together a diverse spectrum of participants, including secondary school students, university undergraduates, engineers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and subject matter experts representing a wide range of disciplines.
The competition seeks to inspire participants to develop and present innovative, sustainable technologies aimed at addressing pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. It encourages the formulation of business models that integrate advanced technological solutions with core principles of sustainability. Moreover, it serves as a platform for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals, promote the ethos of responsible technology, and demonstrate its transformative potential across various sectors.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view a series of project presentations submitted by participants, covering diverse areas such as eco-friendly product design, smart and sustainable innovations, renewable energy technologies, water conservation and management, waste minimisation and recycling, green architectural solutions, and sustainable transportation systems. Outstanding projects will be formally recognised and awarded at the conclusion of the event.