Thousands gathered in Beirut for the funeral of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and his successor, Hashem Safieddine, both killed in Israeli air strikes in 2024. The ceremony, held at Camille Chamoun Sports City stadium, was a show of strength for Hezbollah, which suffered heavy losses during Israel’s campaign in Lebanon.
Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for 30 years, was instrumental in expanding the group’s political and military influence with Iranian support.
Israel continued airstrikes in southern Lebanon as the funeral took place, signaling its ongoing stance against Hezbollah. The conflict, which saw extensive Israeli attacks and a ground invasion, resulted in thousands of deaths and the displacement of over a million people before a ceasefire in November.
Dignitaries from Iran, Iraq, and Yemen attended the funeral, highlighting regional alliances.
