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Watch: Lebanese journalist breaks down live on air hearing news of Hassan Nasrallah's death

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A TV news anchor of the Lebanese media channel broke down on air while reading about the death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah , who was killed in Israeli airstrikes .

The anchor employed at Al-Mayadeen was seen crying after the announcement of Nasrallah's elimination.

The confirmed death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike marks a crucial turning point for the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group he led for 32 years.


Analysts believe Nasrallah’s assassination will severely impact Hezbollah, intensifying the challenge of identifying a suitable successor to continue his leadership.

Israel's chief of staff Herzi Halevi said that the operation targeting Nasrallah was a result of extensive planning, signaling that further military actions against Hezbollah are likely.

Who was Nasrallah?

Hassan Nasrallah, who became secretary-general of Hezbollah in 1992, transformed the group into one of the most powerful militant organizations in the Middle East.

His tenure was marked by a staunch anti-Israel stance and a commitment to resisting perceived Western imperialism. Nasrallah’s leadership not only solidified Hezbollah’s military capabilities but also its political influence in Lebanon.

Born in 1960 into a modest Shiite family, Nasrallah’s rise began with his involvement in the Amal movement before helping to found Hezbollah in the early 1980s.

Under his guidance, Hezbollah declared its formation with a manifesto that called for the "obliteration" of Israel, positioning the group as a key player in the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict.

Rising tensions in the region

In the wake of Nasrallah’s death, the Israeli military has mobilised additional reserve soldiers, activating several battalions amid fears of increased conflict with Lebanon. Recent Israeli strikes in southern Beirut and the Bekaa Valley have led to Hezbollah retaliating with projectiles aimed at northern and central Israel.

At least 720 people have been killed in Lebanon according to the health ministry since significant escalation in the conflict.
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