Middle East reacts to the death of Hassan Nasrallah
ON Saturday, Middle Eastern nations and Hezbollah’s allies responded to the reported killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli airstrikes in Beirut.
Hezbollah confirmed his death, stating he had been a leader for over 30 years and was killed in a “treacherous” attack in a stronghold area of Beirut.
Israel’s military hailed Nasrallah as one of its greatest adversaries, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declaring that his death avenged many Israeli casualties.
Iranian officials asserted that Nasrallah’s vision for Hezbollah would continue, emphasizing support for the Palestini an cause.
Palestinian group Hamas condemned the assassination, calling it a cowardly act and pledging solidarity with Hezbollah.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas expressed condolences over the attacks.
In Yemen, Huthi rebels stated that Nasrallah’s death would fuel their resolve against Israel.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani condemned the strikes, labeling them a shameful attack, while Syrian officials criticized Israel’s actions as barbaric.
In Bahrain, the opposition movement Al-Wefaq honored Nasrallah as asymbol of resistance. The reactions underscore a unified stance among various factions against Israeli military actions. — AFP
