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<p>The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah is escalating with each passing day. More than 700 people in Lebanon were killed in Israeli strikes over the past week. On Saturday (Sep&nbsp;28), a wave of airstrikes hit&nbsp;Beirut's southern suburbs as Israel stepped up attacks on Hezbollah.</p>

<p>These strikes came a day after Israel knocked out six buildings in Beirut's&nbsp;southern suburb of Haret Hreik.&nbsp;The Israeli military said the strike, which killed and wounded dozens of people, hit the headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut.</p>

<p>On Saturday, the Israeli military said that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated during Friday's strikes. "Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world," the IDF said in a post on X.</p>

<p>Hezbollah, on Saturday,&nbsp;confirmed that its leader Nasrallah was&nbsp;killed a day ago&nbsp;due to the Israeli strike.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>So, who was Hassan Nasrallah and how did he transform Hezbollah&nbsp;into one of the most powerful paramilitary groups in West Asia? Here's a look:</strong></p>

<h2><strong>A profile of Hassan Nasrallah</strong></h2>

<p>Nasrallah, 64, was born in 1960&nbsp;into a poor Shiite family in Beirut’s impoverished northern suburb of Sharshabouk. He&nbsp;studied theology and joined the Amal movement, a Shiite political and paramilitary organisation, before becoming one of Hezbollah’s founders.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-israel-says-hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-eliminated-in-beirut-strike-762745">West Asia crisis: Israel says Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah 'eliminated' in Beirut strike</a></strong></p>

<p>Nasrallah has led the Lebanon-based militant group for the last three decades. He built a power base as Hezbollah became part of a cluster of Iranian-backed factions and governments known as the Axis of Resistance.</p>

<p>Two days after its leader Sayyed Abbas Musawi, was killed in an Israeli helicopter gunship raid in south Lebanon, Hezbollah chose Nasrallah as its secretary-general in February 1992.</p>

<p>In 1997,&nbsp;the United States (US) designated Hezbollah as a terrorist organisation.</p>

<h2><strong>How Hezbollah transformed under Nasrallah</strong></h2>

<p>Under his leadership, the Lebanese militant group has fought&nbsp;wars against Israel and taken part in the conflict in Syria, helping tip the balance of power in favour of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad</p>

<p>Under Nasrallah, Hezbollah was credited with leading the war of attrition that led to the withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon in 2000. Following the Israeli withdrawal,&nbsp;Nasrallah rose to iconic status both within Lebanon and throughout the Arab world.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Race to Power: Is the Israel-Hezbollah conflict helping Netanyahu politically?</strong></p>

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<p>Nasrallah reshaped Hezbollah into an archenemy of Israel, cementing alliances with Shiite religious leaders in Iran and Palestinian militant groups such as Hamas,&nbsp;a report by the news agency Associated Press said.</p>

<h2><strong>His role in current West Asia crisis</strong></h2>

<p>A day after the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, 2023,&nbsp;Hezbollah began attacking Israeli military posts along the border calling it a “backup front” for Gaza.</p>

<p>In speeches throughout the conflict, the 64-year-old&nbsp;argued that Hezbollah’s cross-border strikes had pulled away Israeli forces that would otherwise be focused on the Palestinian militant group&nbsp;Hamas and insisted that Hezbollah&nbsp;would not halt its attacks on Israel until a ceasefire was reached in Gaza.</p>

<p>Nasrallah maintained a defiant tone, even as tensions rose dramatically in recent weeks with Israel announcing a new phase in the conflict intended to push Hezbollah back from the border to allow thousands displaced from northern Israel to return, the Associated Press report said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah is escalating with each passing day. More than 700 people in Lebanon were killed in Israeli strikes over the past week.

The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah is escalating with each passing day. More than 700 people in Lebanon were killed in Israeli strikes over the past week. On Saturday (Sep 28), a wave of airstrikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs as Israel stepped up attacks on Hezbollah. These strikes came a day after Israel knocked out six buildings in Beirut's southern suburb of Haret Hreik. The Israeli military said the strike, which killed and wounded dozens of people, hit the headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut. On Saturday, the Israeli military said that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated during Friday's strikes. "Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world," the IDF said in a post on X. Hezbollah, on Saturday, confirmed that its leader Nasrallah was killed a day ago due to the Israeli strike. So, who was Hassan Nasrallah and how did he transform Hezbollah into one of the most powerful paramilitary groups in West Asia? Here's a look: A profile of Hassan Nasrallah Nasrallah, 64, was born in 1960 into a poor Shiite family in Beirut’s impoverished northern suburb of Sharshabouk. He studied theology and joined the Amal movement, a Shiite political and paramilitary organisation, before becoming one of Hezbollah’s founders. Also read | West Asia crisis: Israel says Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah 'eliminated' in Beirut strike Nasrallah has led the Lebanon-based militant group for the last three decades. He built a power base as Hezbollah became part of a cluster of Iranian-backed factions and governments known as the Axis of Resistance. Two days after its leader Sayyed Abbas Musawi, was killed in an Israeli helicopter gunship raid in south Lebanon, Hezbollah chose Nasrallah as its secretary-general in February 1992. In 1997, the United States (US) designated Hezbollah as a terrorist organisation. How Hezbollah transformed under Nasrallah Under his leadership, the Lebanese militant group has fought wars against Israel and taken part in the conflict in Syria, helping tip the balance of power in favour of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Under Nasrallah, Hezbollah was credited with leading the war of attrition that led to the withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon in 2000. Following the Israeli withdrawal, Nasrallah rose to iconic status both within Lebanon and throughout the Arab world. Also watch | Race to Power: Is the Israel-Hezbollah conflict helping Netanyahu politically? × Nasrallah reshaped Hezbollah into an archenemy of Israel, cementing alliances with Shiite religious leaders in Iran and Palestinian militant groups such as Hamas, a report by the news agency Associated Press said. His role in current West Asia crisis A day after the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, 2023, Hezbollah began attacking Israeli military posts along the border calling it a “backup front” for Gaza. In speeches throughout the conflict, the 64-year-old argued that Hezbollah’s cross-border strikes had pulled away Israeli forces that would otherwise be focused on the Palestinian militant group Hamas and insisted that Hezbollah would not halt its attacks on Israel until a ceasefire was reached in Gaza. Nasrallah maintained a defiant tone, even as tensions rose dramatically in recent weeks with Israel announcing a new phase in the conflict intended to push Hezbollah back from the border to allow thousands displaced from northern Israel to return, the Associated Press report said. (With inputs from agencies)

Hassan Nasrallah: What you should know about the Hezbollah leader Israel says it has killed

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<p>Hezbollah on Saturday (Sep 28) confirmed that its chief&nbsp;Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated during the military's strikes in Beirut on Friday.&nbsp;The militant&nbsp;group pledged&nbsp;to continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon.&nbsp;Nasrallah was reportedly at Hezbollah’s main underground headquarters in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut when the IDF carried out its massive strikes.</p>

<p>"Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, has joined his great, immortal martyr comrades whom he led for about 30 years," the Lebanon-based militant group&nbsp;said in a statement.</p>

<p>Earlier, the Israeli military had made similar claims. In a post on X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, "Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorise the world."</p>

<p>Speaking to the news agency AFP, military spokesperson&nbsp;Captain David Avraham also confirmed that Nasrallah was killed following strikes Friday on the Lebanese capital.</p>

<h2><strong>The strike that killed Nasrallah</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement, the IDF said that following precise intelligence from the military and Israel's security establishment, air force jets&nbsp;conducted a targeted strike on the Central Headquarters of Hezbollah,&nbsp;which was located underground embedded under a residential building in the area of Dahieh in Beirut.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-apparent-target-of-israeli-strikes-in-lebanons-beirut-who-is-he-762708">Israel says Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed in Beirut strike. Who was he?</a></strong></p>

<p>"The strike was conducted while Hezbollah’s senior chain of command was operating from the headquarters and advancing terrorist activities against the citizens of the State of Israel," the statement said.</p>

<p>"During Hassan Nastallah’s 32-year reign as the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, he was responsible for the murder of many Israeli civilians and soldiers, and the planning and execution of thousands of terrorist activities," the IDF said.</p>

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<p>"The Hezbollah terrorist organization, headed by Hassan Nasrallah, joined the Hamas terrorist organization in its war against the State of Israel on October 8th. Since then, Hezbollah has been continuing its ongoing and unprovoked attacks on the citizens of the State of Israel, dragging the State of Lebanon and the entire region into a wider escalation," it added.</p>

<p>The IDF also warned that it would&nbsp;continue operating against anyone who promotes and engages in terrorism against Israel.</p>

<h2><strong>'Lost contact with Nasrallah since Friday evening'</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to AFP, a source close to Hezbollah said on Saturday that contact had been lost since last evening with Nasrallah.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Israel's attack on Lebanon boosts Netanyahu's popularity</strong></p>

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<p>"Contact with Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has been lost since Friday evening," said the source, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters told AFP. However, he&nbsp;did not confirm whether Nasrallah had been killed.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes (against Hezbollah) on Beirut's southern suburbs and other areas of Lebanon on Saturday. Hezbollah responded by launching a rocket attack in northern Israel.</p>

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<p>Israel then claimed to have struck&nbsp;dozens of Hezbollah targets in eastern Lebanon.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.</em></p>


Hezbollah on Saturday (Sep 28) confirmed that its chief Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated during the military's strikes in Beirut on Friday. The militant group pledged to continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon.

Hezbollah on Saturday (Sep 28) confirmed that its chief Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated during the military's strikes in Beirut on Friday. The militant group pledged to continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon. Nasrallah was reportedly at Hezbollah’s main underground headquarters in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut when the IDF carried out its massive strikes. "Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, has joined his great, immortal martyr comrades whom he led for about 30 years," the Lebanon-based militant group said in a statement. Earlier, the Israeli military had made similar claims. In a post on X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, "Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorise the world." Speaking to the news agency AFP, military spokesperson Captain David Avraham also confirmed that Nasrallah was killed following strikes Friday on the Lebanese capital. The strike that killed Nasrallah In a statement, the IDF said that following precise intelligence from the military and Israel's security establishment, air force jets conducted a targeted strike on the Central Headquarters of Hezbollah, which was located underground embedded under a residential building in the area of Dahieh in Beirut. Also read | Israel says Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed in Beirut strike. Who was he? "The strike was conducted while Hezbollah’s senior chain of command was operating from the headquarters and advancing terrorist activities against the citizens of the State of Israel," the statement said. "During Hassan Nastallah’s 32-year reign as the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, he was responsible for the murder of many Israeli civilians and soldiers, and the planning and execution of thousands of terrorist activities," the IDF said. Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world. — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) September 28, 2024 × "The Hezbollah terrorist organization, headed by Hassan Nasrallah, joined the Hamas terrorist organization in its war against the State of Israel on October 8th. Since then, Hezbollah has been continuing its ongoing and unprovoked attacks on the citizens of the State of Israel, dragging the State of Lebanon and the entire region into a wider escalation," it added. The IDF also warned that it would continue operating against anyone who promotes and engages in terrorism against Israel. 'Lost contact with Nasrallah since Friday evening' Speaking to AFP, a source close to Hezbollah said on Saturday that contact had been lost since last evening with Nasrallah. Also watch | Israel's attack on Lebanon boosts Netanyahu's popularity × "Contact with Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has been lost since Friday evening," said the source, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters told AFP. However, he did not confirm whether Nasrallah had been killed. Meanwhile, Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes (against Hezbollah) on Beirut's southern suburbs and other areas of Lebanon on Saturday. Hezbollah responded by launching a rocket attack in northern Israel. מברך את מערכת הביטחון, צה״ל וחיל האוויר על חיסול רב המרצחים חסן נסראללה. יידעו כל אוייבינו שמי שתוקף את ישראל הוא בן מוות. זהו הישג חשוב להרתעה ולבטחונה של מדינת ישראל. — יאיר לפיד - Yair Lapid (@yairlapid) September 28, 2024 × Israel then claimed to have struck dozens of Hezbollah targets in eastern Lebanon. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

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