Event Brief
Hezbollah chief Qassem reportedly targeted twice in weeks
Filed: May 26, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Summary: A Saudi outlet says Israel tried to target Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem at least twice recently as Netanyahu orders intensified attacks.
WHO: Israeli sources cited by Al Hadath; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem
WHAT: Israel reportedly attempted to target Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem at least twice in recent weeks.
WHEN: May 26, 2026 at 4:26 AM ET
WHERE: Beirut, Lebanon
WHY: Netanyahu instructed the IDF to intensify attacks against Hezbollah amid Hezbollah firing at Israel despite a ceasefire framework.
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