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2024 - 9 - 28

Hezbollah in Turmoil: Nasrallah’s Demise Sends Shockwaves Through Lebanon and Beyond!

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Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah is dead, but what comes next for this militant group and the region? Join us as we untangle this explosive situation!

The tumultuous geopolitical landscape in the Middle East has taken a dramatic turn with the recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike. This event marks a significant shift for the Iran-backed group that has long held dominion in Lebanon. The Biden administration has applauded Israel's actions, seeing it as a victory for the victims of Hezbollah's past aggressions. Meanwhile, in southern Lebanon, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are poised to invade, further escalating tensions as they aim to dismantle Hezbollah's leadership and infrastructure.

As the dust settles from Nasrallah's assassination, the burning question arises: who will fill the power vacuum left behind? With Hezbollah’s command structure severely compromised, speculation is rampant regarding potential successors. Recent reports indicate that, following the strike, multiple senior officials within the organization have also been eliminated, including the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central Council, Nabil Kaouk. This layered assault on Hezbollah's leadership raises concerns about the future stability of the militant group and the broader geopolitical ramifications throughout the Middle East.

Interestingly, the fallout from Nasrallah's death is not limited to Lebanon. Protests erupted in Kashmir, denouncing Israel's actions and showcasing the global impact of this local conflict. Many view Nasrallah as a protector of Lebanon's sovereignty, having taken down threats such as ISIS and Al-Qaeda. This duality of his legacy—a defender against external threats while leading a militant group—paints a complex picture of his influence, fueling anger and solidarity among many who see his death as a significant blow to resistance movements in the region.

With Israel's relentless military maneuvers and Hezbollah's response looming, experts speculate this could be the precursor to a larger conflict involving Iran and its allies. The tension is palpable as communities across the region brace for what could unfold in the coming weeks. One thing is undeniable: the death of Hassan Nasrallah has ignited a chain reaction that might echo across Middle Eastern borders and change the face of regional power dynamics forever. Notably, in 1992, Israeli media similarly celebrated the assassination of Abbas al-Musawi, Hezbollah’s then-leader, suggesting a historical pattern where such events yield unforeseen consequences. Will history repeat itself, or have the tides truly shifted in this intricate game of geopolitical chess?

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Why the U.S. government is hailing Israel's killing of Hezbollah's ... (NPR)

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Which Hezbollah leaders have been killed and who will succeed ... (The Guardian)

With the militant Islamist group's chain of command destroyed, it is unclear who will fill those roles.

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IDF prepares to invade southern Lebanon as 2 more Hezbollah ... (NPR)

At least 11 people were killed in the latest Israeli airstrikes, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. The Israeli military, meanwhile, ...

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Kashmiris protest Israel's killing of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah (Aljazeera.com)

Hundreds hit the streets in the Muslim-majority region, denouncing the killing of Nasrallah and Israel's war on Gaza.

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Questioning Israel's War on Hezbollah (Middle East Forum)

He headed Hezbollah, the Islamist organization that dominates Lebanon as an agent of the Islamic Republic of Iran and he turned it into the country's most ...

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Israeli airstrikes kill 7th senior Hezbollah official in Lebanon and hit ... (PBS NewsHour)

The Israeli military said Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central Council, was killed on Saturday. Hezbollah confirmed his death, making him the ...

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What will Iran, Hezbollah and Israel do next after Lebanon strikes? (BBC News)

Israel has killed Hezbollah's leader - but this may bring the region one step closer to a much wider conflict.

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Nasrallah killing reveals depth of Israeli penetration of Hezbollah (The Times of Israel)

Friday's targeting of terror chief is culmination of string of attacks against organization's top echelon, key weapons caches, based on decades of Israeli ...

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Hezbollah leader Nasrallah defeated ISIS, protected Lebanon's ... (Geopolitical Economy Report)

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed by Israel, defended Lebanon's sovereignty, helped defeat ISIS & Al-Qaeda, protected Christians, fought Israeli ...

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Israel keeps up Lebanon assault, strikes Yemen port (Reuters)

The attacks have dealt stunning blows to Hezbollah, killing much of its leadership and revealing gaping security holes.

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Impact of Hezbollah assassinations may take months to emerge (The Guardian)

In 1992, Israeli media celebrated an assassination. The man killed then was Abbas al-Musawi, the secretary general of Hezbollah, whose convoy was struck by ...

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Israel Targets Militants in Yemen as It Bombards Hezbollah in ... (The New York Times)

The Israeli military said it had struck the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah in response to recent attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis against Israel.

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IDF may have already begun small raids on Hezbollah in south ... (The Times of Israel)

The Israel Defense Forces may have begun or is about to begin small operations across the Lebanon border to take out nearby Hezbollah positions, ...

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From pager blasts to Nasrallah's killing: 12 days that transformed a ... (NPR)

Israel announced on Saturday that it had killed Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Hezbollah, in a powerful series of airstrikes that rocked Beirut on ...

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Israel attacks Lebanon live: 82 killed by Israel in Lebanon so far today (Aljazeera.com)

Lebanon's Health Ministry reports Israeli strikes on Ain al-Delb (32 killed) and Hermel (21 killed) in the last hours.

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Who were the 7 high-ranking Hezbollah officials killed over the past ... (The Associated Press)

In just over a week, intensified Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed seven high-ranking commanders and officials from the powerful Hezbollah militant ...

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How the Death of Hezbollah's Nasrallah Brings a Renewed ... (TIME)

"The death of longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah significantly alters the balance of power."

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