Large crowds gathered for the funeral of former Hezbollah Hassan leader Hassan, who was killed in the Israeli air strike in Beirut in September.
The bereaved are dressed in the black flock to the stadium on the outskirts of the Lebanese capital on Sunday. They also paid tribute Hashem sapphireNasrallah’s heir, who was killed in a separate Israeli strike before he could take over the place.
Nasrallah, a former leader of the Lebanese militant Shiite Islamist group, was one of the most influential figures in the Middle East.
A few hours before the funeral started at 1:00 pm Local time (11:00 GMT), Israel started air strikes in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah Rocket Baclers.
The Camille Chamoun Sports City stadium, which has almost 50,000 people, was almost full of hours before the ceremony began.
Before his death, Nasrallah was not seen in public for years for fear of being killed by Israel.
The late leader had close personal relationships with Iran and played a key role in converting Hezbollah into the political and military force as it is today. He was respected by the supporters of the group.
Under the 30 -year leadership of Nasrallah, Hezbollah – which is banned as a terrorist organization in the UK, USA -UI to other countries – helped to train fighters from Palestinian armed groups of Hamas, as well as militia in Iraq and Yemen, and received rockets and rockets from Iran for use against Israel.
Died at the age of 64 in Dahieh, a closely guarded suburb of Beirut.
Nasrallah’s coffin was paraded through the huge crowds of bereaved blacks, many of whom were waved to flags or was held by portraits.
A massive funeral is an obvious representation of strength for Hezbollah, which last year suffered a number of major failures during the Israeli campaign in Lebanon.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz wrote on X that the Israeli aircraft flew over the stadium, while the funeral was held to “convey a clear message: who threatens to destroy Israel – it will be near them.”
The invasion of Israel in Lebanon followed almost a year of cross -border hostilities that the war in Gaza caused.
Lebanon was subject to an intense Israeli air campaign and a ground invasion of the south of the country.
Dozens of older figures were killed when the Israeli was made by vocal horses They were detonated in surprise attack in September 2024.
Many of the highest military and political leaders of Hezbollah were also killed during the last conflict with Israel.
The offensive killed about 4,000 people in Lebanon – including many civilians – and led to more than 1.2 million inhabitants displaced before a The trial agreement was hit in November.
Representatives of Iran, Iraq and Yemen are expected to attend his funeral.
