What does Hezbollah mean by 'painful concessions' in Syria?
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Qassem calls for "painful concessions" in Syria
Naim Qassem, deputy secretary-general of Hezbollah, told UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura last week that "painful concessions" will be required for a political solution in Syria.