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Hezbollah's Qassem Slams Trump's Gaza Plan as Dangerous

10/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Sheikh Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's leader, denounced Trump's 20-point Gaza plan, claiming it absolves Israel of war crimes.
He called the plan dangerous and a continuation of Israel's Greater Israel project.
Qassem urged leaders not to pressure Palestinian factions, saying it benefits Israel.
The plan aims to disarm Hamas and exclude it from Gaza governance, which Hamas has not fully accepted.

History

Historical Context

The Greater Israel Project emerged after the 1967 Six-Day War, when Israel occupied the West Bank and Gaza Strip, controlling around 1 million Palestinians. This occupation intensified regional tensions and led to ongoing resistance from Palestinian factions. Sheikh Naim Qassem's recent criticism of Trump's Gaza plan highlights the enduring struggle for Palestinian sovereignty amid international diplomatic efforts to stabilize the region.

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Story summary

Sheikh Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's leader, denounced Trump's 20-point Gaza plan, claiming it absolves Israel of war crimes.
He called the plan dangerous and a continuation of Israel's Greater Israel project.
Qassem urged leaders not to pressure Palestinian factions, saying it benefits Israel.
The plan aims to disarm Hamas and exclude it from Gaza governance, which Hamas has not fully accepted.

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