Nabil Qaouk
نبيل قاووق
Sheikh Nabil Qaouk in 2010
Born
Ebba, Lebanon
NationalityLebanese
Occupation(s)Politician, cleric
Childrensix

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

  1. 1 2 3 Koppel, Ted (21 July 2006). "Gifts for Iran: Look what spreading democracy can do". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  2. ↑ Clancy Chassay in Beirut (19 August 2006). "Stand alongside Hizbullah, Lebanon's army tells troops". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  3. ↑ "Hezbollah rejects claim of involvement in Syria". The Daily Star. 5 March 2012. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "Qaouq: Mask has fallen off 14 March following Lutfallah II case". Now Lebanon. 5 May 2012. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  5. ↑ "Qaouq Rejects Feltman's Interference in 2013 Elections". Naharnet. 5 May 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  6. ↑ "Hezbollah on high alert ahead of IDF drill". Ynet. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  7. ↑ "Qaouk: The Masks of Arab leaders have fallen". LBC News. 21 November 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  8. ↑ "IAF strikes Lebanese army base". Ynet. 27 July 2006. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
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