Naeem Qassem reaffirmed Hezbollah’s resistance against Israel while urging civic unity ahead of Lebanon’s municipal elections amid rising political and military pressure.

The Houthis claim to have shot down a 22nd U.S. MQ-9 drone as part of their escalating campaign against U.S. and Israeli targets, releasing a detailed graphic of each kill to bolster their propaganda and regional credibility.

Charlotte Kates of the terrorist-designated Samidoun network praised Hamas, Hezbollah, and armed resistance in a Beirut interview at the gravesite of Hassan Nasrallah, calling for the global escalation of anti-imperialist struggle.

Gaza-based Shehab News Agency urged supporters to “besiege” U.S. embassies worldwide on April 25 as part of the “International Day for Gaza,” prompting concerns over incitement and global security.

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naeem Qassem rejected all calls for disarmament, reaffirmed the group’s armed resistance against Israel, and demanded full Israeli compliance with ceasefire terms before any defense talks can proceed.

After broadcasting a hostage video of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, Hamas now claims an Israeli strike killed the captors, casting doubt on the hostage’s fate and fueling further tensions in the conflict.