Hezbollah Stages Show of Strength at Funeral for Assassinated Leader
The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group held an elaborate commemoration for its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by Israel in September.
Hezbollah holds funeral for longtime leader, projects strength amid setbacks
Hezbollah will formally bury Hasan Nasrallah in an elaborate funeral in Beirut, nearly five months after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
Hezbollah chief vows 'resistance' at Nasrallah funeral
Hezbollah's leader vowed "resistance" was not over as tens of thousands mourned slain chief Hassan Nasrallah Sunday at his Beirut funeral, demonstrating continued support for the group after a devasta
Massive funeral held for Hezbollah leader 5 months after his killing
Hundreds of thousands of people packed into a stadium in Beirut and nearby streets on Sunday for the funeral of Hezbollah’s former leader, Hassan Nasrallah, nearly five months after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
Tens of Thousands Mourn Hezbollah’s Former Leader
Hezbollah supporters gathered to pay tribute to Hassan Nasrallah, the group’s former leader, and Hashem Safieddine, another top official, at a funeral service held months after both were killed by Israel.
Massive crowds mourn Hezbollah's slain leader Nasrallah
Hundreds of thousands of people bid farewell to Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah at a mass funeral in Beirut on Sunday, nearly five months after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike in a stunning blow to the Iranian-backed group.
Thousands attend funeral of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
A funeral was held for former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut last September. During the service, Israeli jets flew overhead as the IDF also conducted strikes in southern and eastern parts of the Lebanon.
Hezbollah’s Former Leader Is Buried
The funeral of Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader who was assassinated last year, was staged as a show of political strength at a crucial time. Nasrallah was an almost mythical figure who ruled the group for 32 years before his death.
Hezbollah Holds Massive Funeral for Late Leader Nasrallah
Hezbollah used the massive funeral of Hassan Nasrallah to showcase its power and security control after the Israeli military weakened the group in the past year.
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