Nabil Qaouk
Nabil Qaouk نبيل قاووق | |
|---|---|
 Sheikh Nabil Qaouk in 2010 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, cleric |
| Children | six |
Nabil Qaouk (Arabic:نبيل قاووق) is a member and deputy member of the executive council of Hezbollah.
Education
Qaouk studied religion in Qom and also attended military training in Iran.[1]
Career
Qaouk is the top official in Southern Lebanon for Hezbollah.[2][3][4][5][6] In addition, he is commander of Hezbollah and has the title of general.[1] He is also deputy head of Hezbollah’s executive council.[7]
Attacks
Qaouk's offices in Tyre were hit by the Israeli Air Force during the 2006 Lebanon War in July 2006.[8]
Personal life
Qaouk is married and has six children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Koppel, Ted (21 July 2006). "Gifts for Iran: Look what spreading democracy can do". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
- ^ Clancy Chassay in Beirut (19 August 2006). "Stand alongside Hizbullah, Lebanon's army tells troops". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Hezbollah rejects claim of involvement in Syria". The Daily Star. 5 March 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Qaouq: Mask has fallen off March 14 following Lutfallah II case". Now Lebanon. 5 May 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Qaouq Rejects Feltman's Interference in 2013 Elections". Naharnet. 5 May 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Hezbollah on high alert ahead of IDF drill". Ynetnews. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Qaouk: The Masks of Arab leaders have fallen". LBC News. 21 November 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
- ^ "IAF strikes Lebanese army base". Ynetnews. 27 July 2006. Retrieved 18 January 2013.