Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant shared a photo of Hezbollah's newly appointed Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, on his X account, stating, "Temporary appointment. Not for long."

This remark aligns with comments made by the Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, who suggested, "Anyone leading the party is a target for assassination," indicating that Qassem's leadership may be brief following Hezbollah's recent transition.