Mass Funeral for Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Draws Tens of Thousands Amid Israeli Strikes
Tens of thousands attended the delayed funeral of Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah, showcasing support amidst ongoing Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
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The mass funeral is an apparent show of strength for Hezbollah, which suffered a series of major setbacks during Israel's campaign in Lebanon last year.
Hassan Nasrallah: Huge crowds gather for Hezbollah leader's funeral
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The mass funeral is aimed at showing strength after Hezbollah emerged battered from last year's war with Israel, which killed most of its leadership and thousands of fighters and wreaked destruction on south Lebanon.
Tens of thousands mourn Hezbollah's slain leader Nasrallah in mass funeral
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However, his decision to send fighters to Syria to support President Bashar al-Assad in the country’s civil war marked a turning point.
Tens of thousands mourn Hezbollah leader Nasrallah in mass funeral in Lebanon
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Hezbollah has been left badly depleted by Israeli attacks and the mass event is intended as a show of strength for the militant and political group.
Tens of thousands join mass funeral for slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
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Giant portraits of Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine – Nasrallah’s chosen successor killed in another Israeli air raid before he could assume the post – were plastered on walls and bridges across south Beirut.
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Summary
Tens of thousands gathered in Beirut’s Camille Chamoun Sports City stadium for the long-delayed funeral of Hassan Nasrallah, former leader of Hezbollah, nearly five months after his assassination by Israeli airstrikes. The event served as a demonstration of strength for the weakened militant group following significant losses in leadership due to detailed Israeli targeting. The funeral also honored Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah's successor, who was killed shortly after. Israeli military operations continued during the ceremony, highlighting ongoing tensions and conflicts in the region. The legacy and impact of Nasrallah remain contentious among supporters and critics alike.
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