Nasrallah Death Anniversary
Thousands Gather in Beirut to Mark Two Years Since Nasrallah's Killing
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Thousands of Hezbollah supporters gathered in Beirut’s southern suburbs to mark two years since Israel killed longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, reaffirming loyalty to his legacy and also commemorating his would-be successor, Hashem Safieddine, who was killed days later. The rallies took place as Hezbollah faces pressure to disarm under the November 2024 ceasefire, continued Israeli attacks and concern within Lebanon about being drawn into another war. Some supporters vowed to continue the group’s path, while comments reported from Hezbollah figures reflected continued hostility toward Israel and doubts that the ceasefire framework could produce a lasting settlement. Israel’s Foreign Ministry described Nasrallah’s killing as a major blow to Hezbollah and said a weakened, disarmed group could create an opportunity for a sovereign Lebanon and better ties with Israel.
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Supporters gathered overnight at the site of Hezbollah’s former command center in Beirut’s Haret Hreik district. The ruins have since become a pilgrimage site, decorated with Hezbollah flags and portraits of Nasrallah and Safieddine.
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Separate commemorations were planned at Safieddine’s burial site in Deir Qanoun al-Nahr and at Nasrallah’s burial site along Beirut’s airport road.
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According to the IDF, more than 80 bombs were dropped on the bunker where Nasrallah was killed in an operation dubbed “New Order.”
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A report said Hezbollah had not decided whether to retaliate, while facing opposition from within Lebanon’s Shiite community to actions that could pull the country into another war.
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Nasrallah’s son Jawad said the killing of commander Fuad Shukr and the September 2024 operation that took thousands of Hezbollah fighters out of action had left his father depressed and damaged fighters’ morale.
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