Lebanon is gearing up for the burial of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike nearly five months ago. The funeral is slated for 1pm at the Camille Chamoun sports stadium in Beirut, expected to draw tens of thousands, prompting flight suspensions at Beirut airport. Nasrallah, who transformed Hezbollah into a significant military force, is venerated by supporters. His burial, along with that of Hashem Safieddine, who succeeded him briefly, is significant to bolster Hezbollah's presence and message amid ongoing tensions with Israel.
The funeral is a launchpad for the next phase. A great funeral that draws hundreds of thousands is a way of telling everyone that Hezbollah still exists, said Mohanad Hage Ali.
Lebanon is preparing for the burial of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, nearly five months after he was killed in an Israeli air strike.
Revered by Hezbollah supporters, Nasrallah led the group through decades of conflict with Israel, overseeing a transformation into a military force with regional sway.
Civil aviation authorities said Beirut airport will close exceptionally and flights will be suspended from midday until 4pm for the funeral.
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