Nabil Qaouk

Nabil Qaouk
نبيل قاووق

Sheikh Nabil Qaouk in 2010
Born Ebba, Lebanon
Residence Tyre, Lebanon
Nationality Lebanese
Occupation Politician, cleric
Religion Shia Islam
Children six

Nabil Qaouk (also spelled Qaouq, Kaouk, and Kawook) 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 south 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 Israeli forces during the Israel-Lebanon war in July 2006.[8]

Personal life

Qaouk is married and has six children.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "Qaouq: Mask has fallen off March 14 following Lutfallah II case". Now Lebanon. 5 May 2012. 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". Ynetnews. 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". Ynetnews. 27 July 2006. Retrieved 18 January 2013.