Nasrallah

2024 - 9 - 27

Is Nasrallah Toast or Just Toasted? All the Drama from Beirut!

Hassan Nasrallah airstrikes - Hassan Nasrallah - Hezbollah - Israel - Khamenei - Lebanon

Airstrikes on Beirut have everyone asking, is Hezbollah's Nasrallah done for? Dive into the chaos, confusion, and the unexpected turns of this escalating tale!

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Israel has unleashed a massive airstrike on Beirut, purportedly targeting the headquarters of Hezbollah and its elusive leader, Hassan Nasrallah. With six confirmed dead and reports suggesting the casualty toll could reach into the hundreds, the stakes have never been higher for Lebanon, a nation already grappling with an economic crisis. This strike marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict, raising the alarming question: is Nasrallah, the mastermind behind Hezbollah’s rise, finally out of the picture?

With communications reportedly interrupted, speculation is rife about Nasrallah’s fate. Reports have emerged suggesting that he may be unreachable following the strikes, leading many to predict that his absence could deprive Hezbollah of crucial leadership. As the dust settles and residents of Beirut scramble to evacuate, murmurs of his possible demise ripple through the region. Some Israeli media outlets claim that the military believes Nasrallah may have been killed, stirring up tension and uncertainty.

In a landscape defined by shifting allegiances and power plays, Iran has reacted fiercely, with Supreme Leader Khamenei calling for an emergency meeting following the attacks. Describing Israeli actions as war crimes, Khamenei’s response highlights the precarious nature of Middle Eastern geopolitics. If Nasrallah is indeed captured or killed, it may send shockwaves not only across Hezbollah's ranks but might also alter Iran's regional strategies, potentially leading to a dramatic reconfiguration of power dynamics in the area.

But the burning question remains: what happens next? Whether Nasrallah survives or not, his days of leading Hezbollah could be numbered given the intensity of Israel’s strikes. Interestingly, Nasrallah has been a polarising figure, turning Hezbollah from a quasi-military force into a formidable political entity in Lebanon. As the world watches and waits, one can't help but wonder if this chapter in the Lebanon-Israel saga will have a long-lasting impact on future political landscapes.

For a twist of fate, did you know that before becoming a leader, Nasrallah worked as a clerk and was known to be a fan of food - especially Lebanese cuisine? Oops! Wonder if he’d order out for dinner tonight or if he’s suddenly on a no-carb regime? On a brighter note, Hezbollah's influence has expanded beyond borders, but let’s just hope the international community doesn’t over-season this already spicy conflict - nobody wants to taste that bitterness!

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Israel launches massive airstrike on Beirut in apparent bid to kill ... (The Guardian)

Six confirmed dead and 91 hurt but other reports claim hundreds killed as sources close to Hezbollah say Hassan Nasrallah is alive.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "FDD"

Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's fatal underestimation of Israel (FDD)

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has miscalculated, and in the process dragged Lebanon into a bloodbath that the already impoverished, isolated, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Iran International"

Israel targets Hezbollah in Beirut air strikes, Nasrallah fate unknown (Iran International)

Israel said huge air strikes it unleashed on Beirut on Friday targeted Hezbollah's headquarters in an attack security sources told multiple media outlets ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Times of Israel"

Iran's Khamenei said to convene emergency meeting after strike ... (The Times of Israel)

As Tehran lambastes Israeli 'war crime' in Beirut, top adviser to supreme leader says: 'With the assassination of resistance leaders, others will take their ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Daily Sabah"

'Hezbollah chief Nasrallah 'unreachable' after Israeli strike' (Daily Sabah)

Communications with Hezbollah's head Hassan Nasrallah were halted after Israel's unprecedented strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut on...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Reuters"

Hezbollah reckons with future amid Beirut strikes (Reuters)

Killing or incapacitating Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah would deal a significant blow to the Iran-backed Lebanese group he has led for 32 years, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Middle East Forum"

Nasrallah's Death Should be a Lesson to the United States (Middle East Forum)

An Israeli airstrike on a Hezbollah bunker reportedly has killed Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

Who is Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah? (BBC News)

He played a key role in turning Hezbollah into the political and military force it is today.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Algemeiner"

Nasrallah Dead? Senior Hezbollah Commanders Were Target of ... (Algemeiner)

The Israeli military told residents in parts of Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate late on Friday, after strikes that it said had targeted Hezbollah's ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Times of Israel"

Hebrew media reports: Growing Israeli assessment Nasrallah killed ... (The Times of Israel)

Israel's Channel 12 news reports the assessment in Israel is that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in tonight's IDF strike on the terror group's ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Tablet Magazine"

Killing Nasrallah (Tablet Magazine)

Friday evening in the Levant, Israel targeted buildings in the southern suburbs of Beirut killing Hezbollah General Secretary Hassan Nasrallah.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ABC News"

Israel targets Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in strike on Beirut ... (ABC News)

A huge plume of smoke could be seen in a residential area of Beirut after another large strike.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Jewish News"

IDF Strike on Hezbollah's Beirut HQ Targets Hassan Nasrallah (The Jewish News)

Jerusalem is taking the "necessary action" so Israeli families can live safely in their homes, said IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ABC News"

Charismatic and shrewd: A look at longtime Hezbollah leader ... (ABC News)

BEIRUT -- Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has led the Lebanese militant group for the past three decades and transformed it into one of the most powerful ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Times of Israel"

Hezbollah has lost its leader before. Would it manage without ... (The Times of Israel)

BEIRUT (Reuters) — Killing or incapacitating Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah would deal a significant blow to the Iran-backed Lebanese terror group he has ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Times of Israel"

Official: With strike on Nasrallah, Israel hopes to avoid ground-op in ... (The Times of Israel)

Senior Israeli official briefing reporters argues that Hezbollah leader is 'lynchpin' that has been keeping together an Iranian plot aimed at destroying ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Associated Press"

Who is longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah? (The Associated Press)

The Israeli military said the strike, which killed and wounded dozens of people, hit the headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut. Three major Israeli TV channels ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sky News"

Confusion around Hassan Nasrallah's condition - and it could force ... (Sky News)

If Hassan Nasrallah has been killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut, it will be the biggest success for Israel so far. It would also mean Iran must decide if ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Reuters"

Lebanon's Nasrallah has led Hezbollah to become regional force (Reuters)

Lebanon's Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has led Hezbollah through decades of conflict with Israel, overseeing its transformation into a military force with ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty"

Who Is Hassan Nasrallah, The Leader Of Hezbollah? (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, is an influential and divisive figure. He helped turn Hezbollah into a powerful political party and militant group, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

Who is Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah? (BBC News)

He played a key role in turning Hezbollah into the political and military force it is today.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Independent"

Who is Hassan Nasrallah, leader and strategist of Lebanese militant ... (The Independent)

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been leading the group since 1992 turning it into Lebanon's most powerful force.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Reuters"

Israel strikes Beirut suburb, Nasrallah's fate unclear after Friday's ... (Reuters)

Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and other areas of Lebanon on Saturday, a day after carrying out a massive attack on Hezbollah's ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Khaama Press News Agency"

Reuters: Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah alive after Israeli ... (The Khaama Press News Agency)

Following a heavy airstrike by Israeli warplanes on Hezbollah's headquarters in the suburbs of Beirut, Reuters, citing a source close to Hezbollah, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Financial Times"

Israel says it has killed Hizbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah (Financial Times)

Israel's military said on Saturday morning that it had killed Hizbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah in a massive strike on Beirut, in the latest in a string ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

Israel claims Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed in Beirut strike (CNN)

The Israeli military claims that Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, was killed in Fiday's airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon.

Explore the last week