Huge crowds gathered for the funeral of Hezbollah leader

The large crowds gathered for the funeral of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli air strike in Beirut in September.

The mourners who wear black clothes flock to a stadium on the outskirts of the Lebanese capital on Sunday. They also paid their respect Hashem SafieddineNasrallah, who was killed in a separate Israeli strike before he could take office.

Nasrallah, the former leader of the Lebanese Shiite Islamic Group, was one of the most influential figures in the Middle East.

Hours before the funeral began at 13:00 local time (11:00 GMT), Israel fired air strikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah missile launchers.

People encouraged the cold to attend the funeral, which was held at Camille Chamoun SPORTS CITY, which has an area of ​​50,000.

Nasrallah’s coffin was wrapped in the Hezbollah flag and was shown along with the coffin in Safieddine through huge crowds of mourners who wear black clothes.

Excerpts from Nasrallah’s speeches were played on the supporters who were collected, who chanted, waved the flags and carried pictures of the leaders.

The current Hezbollah leader, Naymis Qassem, addressed the mourners via the video link from an unknown site, saying that Hezbollah remained “strong” and “will not be presented.”

One of the 55 -year -old umbrellas, a 55 -year -old news agency, told Agence France -Presse that the funeral is “the least we can do” to the victory of God, “who gave up everything” for his case.

Before his death, he was not seen in public places for years due to fears of his assassination by Israel.

The late leader had personal links to Iran and played a major role in turning Hezbollah into political and military power today. It was recorded by the group’s supporters.

Under the leadership of Nasrallah for 30 years, Hezbollah – banned as a terrorist organization in the United Kingdom, the United States and other countries – helped to train fighters from the Palestinian Armed Group, as well as militias in Iraq and Yemen, and obtained missiles and missiles from missiles from Iran for use against Israel.

He died at the age of 64 in Dahi, the Beirut suburb, which was closely warned. After Nasrallah’s death, Hezbollah allowed the open access to the region for the first time to obtain a general memorial.

The collective funeral is a clear presentation of the power of Hzballah, who suffered from a series of major setbacks during the Israel campaign in Lebanon last year.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz wrote to X that Israeli aircraft were flying over the field while the funeral occurred “to deliver a clear message: everyone who threatens to destroy Israel – which will be ended.”

The incursion of Israel in Lebanon came nearly a year of hostilities across the border ignited by the war in Gaza.

Lebanon was vulnerable to an intense Israeli air campaign and a ground invasion of the south.

Dozens of dozens were killed when the Israelis held millions It was detonated in a sudden attack in September 2024.

Many military and political leaders of Hezbollah were also killed during the last conflict with Israel.

The attack was killed about 4000 people in Lebanon – including many civilians – and led to the displacement of more than 1.2 million people before a The ceasefire deal was stopped in November.

Representatives of Iran, Iraq and Yemen attended the funeral, which was late to allow time to withdraw Israeli forces from southern Lebanon – although some forces are still in place.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchchi described the dead leaders as “two heroes of resistance” in a speech.