Tens of thousands attended the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, reflecting his importance as Hezbollah's leader for three decades. Delayed for security reasons, the ceremony saw overwhelming crowds, with mourners paying tribute while carrying images and flags. Prominent foreign officials attended, showcasing international attention. Nasrallah, a key figure in the group’s historical narrative against Israel, faced a tarnished legacy due to Hezbollah's involvement in Syria. Analysts noted Israel's effective intelligence operations against Hezbollah, leading to the deaths of its senior leaders, which created a significant power vacuum.
The ceremony was held in a sports stadium in the southern suburbs of Beirut, which had extra seats installed prior to the ceremony in anticipation of the massive crowds.
Most of Hezbollah's senior leadership was killed by Israel late last year, due to what analysts have described as Israel's deep intelligence infiltration of a group once famed for its secrecy.
I can't even express how I feel, it feels like my father or grandfather died. Most of us still don't believe he's actually dead, said Mohammed Khalifeh.
He became a celebrated figure in Lebanon for Hezbollah's role in ending Israel's 18-year occupation of south Lebanon in 2000.
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