Why it matters:
The mass turnout at the funeral ceremony for Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah highlighted Hezbollah’s continued strength and widespread regional support despite Israeli efforts to weaken it.
The big picture:
Funeral of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine drew an estimated 1.4 million mourners, including delegations from nearly 80 countries. Four Israeli warplanes flew over Beirut’s Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium as the coffins were carried through the massive crowd. Instead of intimidation, the flyover provoked defiant chants of "Death to Israel, Death to America" from the attendees, showcasing their resilience.
What he’s saying:
"The enemy cannot tolerate strong nations. When they see the power and unity of Muslim countries, they react with rage and political blindness," said Salami. He condemned the Israeli regime’s aggressions as "predatory and hateful," asserting that they exposed the regime’s "lack of culture, civility, and humanity."
Key points:
- The unprecedented funeral procession reinforced Hezbollah’s entrenched position in Lebanon and the broader resistance movement.
Go deeper:
The funeral served as both a moment of mourning and a political statement, uniting various factions of the resistance and reaffirming their stance against the Israeli regime. The Israeli warplanes' flyover, rather than projecting dominance, symbolized Tel Aviv’s anxiety over an increasingly coordinated and emboldened resistance front across the region.
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