Hezbollah is set to commemorate the life of its former leader Hassan Nasrallah with a massive funeral aimed at showcasing resilience and renewing vows of loyalty, five months after his assassination by Israel in a pivotal attack that has heightened tensions in the region.
Hezbollah Holds Grand Funeral for Assassinated Leader Hassan Nasrallah
Hezbollah Holds Grand Funeral for Assassinated Leader Hassan Nasrallah
Iran-backed militant group stages an elaborate ceremony amid regional tensions following the death of Nasrallah due to Israeli airstrikes.
Hezbollah is gearing up for a grand funeral for its slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, assassinated by Israel in September. Scheduled for Sunday afternoon, the event is intended to reinforce the group’s presence and solidarity in Lebanon amidst ongoing tensions. Tens of thousands are expected to attend, including Iranian dignitaries, with the ceremony starting at a major sports stadium in Beirut festooned with large posters of Nasrallah.
According to Hezbollah officials, the burial will occur at a designated site that will transform into a prestigious shrine for the late leader. The prominent Hezbollah figure, Hussein Haj Hassan, emphasized that the occasion is not merely a moment of mourning but one of loyalty and renewed commitment to Nasrallah's cause. He indicated that the gathering would serve to demonstrate the group's strength and determination to its supporters and adversaries alike.
Nasrallah was killed in an Israel airstrike that unleashed 80 bombs on his bunker, marking a critical shift in the ongoing conflict between Iran's proxies and Israel. His assassination removed a charismatic leader revered among Lebanon's Shiite community, showcasing the rising stakes in the regional confrontation.
