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dpa
Beirut
The pro-Iranian Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah said on Tuesday they had chosen deputy chief Naim Qassem to lead the group, four weeks after the killing of the previous secretary general, Hassan Nasrallah.
Since Nasrallah’s death, Qassem has given several speeches that were broadcast on television. It is unclear where he is currently.
Hezbollah’s Shura Council elected Qassem to the post in accordance with the “recognized procedure for the election of the general secretary,” the Shiite militia announced. Qassem is now leading Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance on a “noble mission.” The militia announced that it would continue to pursue its previous goals under the new leader.
