Hezbollah Holds Massive Funeral for Slain Leader Hassan Nasrallah

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Beirut to honor Nasrallah and his successor, with the group asserting its resilience after heavy losses in its conflict with Israel.

Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's former leader, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in September 2024, marking a significant blow to the group after decades of his leadership.
The funeral drew an estimated 450,000 to 1.4 million attendees, with mourners viewing the event as a show of defiance and solidarity with the Iran-backed group.
Nasrallah's successor, Hashem Safieddine, who was also killed in an Israeli strike, was honored alongside him, with both leaders temporarily buried in secret locations before the public ceremony.
Israeli warplanes flew over Beirut during the funeral, with Israel's defense minister calling it a message to those threatening the country; concurrent Israeli airstrikes targeted sites in southern and eastern Lebanon.
Hezbollah's new leader, Naim Qassem, vowed to continue the group's resistance against Israel, despite its weakened position after losing key leaders and resources in the 14-month war.