Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been confirmed dead in an air strike on the group’s underground headquarters near Beirut, with Israel claiming responsibility for the attack. The Iran-backed group vowed to continue the fight against Israel despite the loss of its leader, raising concerns of a regional war. The strike flattened six residential buildings and led to massive casualties and displacement in Lebanon.
The killing of Nasrallah sparked condemnation from Hamas, Fatah, Iran, Iraq, and Turkey, with leaders across the region expressing solidarity with Hezbollah and denouncing Israel’s actions. Iran mourned Nasrallah as a symbol of resistance against oppression, while Iraq’s prime minister called the attack a shameful crime. Turkish President Erdogan accused Israel of genocide, urging the UN to intervene.
France also expressed concern and called for the protection of civilians in Lebanon to be ensured. Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for over three decades, was a powerful figure in the region and had rarely been seen in public since 2006. The attack on Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut marks a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and the Iranian-backed group, with fears of further violence looming.
The death of Nasrallah has sent shockwaves across the Middle East, with allies and supporters mourning his loss and vowing to continue the fight against Israel. The region is on edge as international leaders scramble to prevent further destabilization and violence.
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