Massive Crowds Gather for Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah's Funeral Amid Israeli Airstrikes

The funeral in Beirut for the long-time Hezbollah leader, killed by Israel months ago, underscores the group's challenges and regional tensions.

Hundreds of thousands of mourners attended the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, with many chanting anti-Israel slogans.
Nasrallah, a key figure in Hezbollah's rise to political and military prominence, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in September 2024.
Israeli airstrikes targeted sites in Lebanon during the funeral, despite an agreed ceasefire, with jets and drones flying over the ceremony.
Hezbollah faces internal challenges following Nasrallah's death, as his successor, Naim Kassim, is seen as lacking his predecessor's charisma and influence.
The funeral served as both a tribute and a show of defiance, with Iran and other regional allies of Hezbollah prominently represented.