Middle East Erupts in Response to Nasrallah’s Assassination

Middle Eastern nations and Hezbollah’s allies within the Tehran-backed “Axis of Resistance” responded on Saturday following the confirmed death of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, killed in Israeli airstrikes.

Israeli military officials announced that Nasrallah, who had led Hezbollah for over 30 years, was killed in an attack on the group’s headquarters in southern Beirut on Friday night. Hours later, Hezbollah officially confirmed the death.

 

Hezbollah

The group released a statement confirming Nasrallah’s death, stating he had “joined his immortal martyr comrades whom he had led for about 30 years.” They reported that Nasrallah was killed along with several other members of the organization during the Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs.

 

Israel

Israel’s military described Nasrallah as one of its “greatest enemies.” Military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari remarked, “His elimination makes the world a safer place,” while noting that other senior Hezbollah leaders would still be targeted. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz declared Nasrallah’s death as one of the most justified acts of counterterrorism, calling it well-deserved.

 

Iran

Iran, Hezbollah’s primary supporter and financier, pledged that the direction Nasrallah had set for the group would continue. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani said that Nasrallah’s mission of liberating Jerusalem would be pursued. Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref warned Israel’s leaders that the bloodshed, including the death of Nasrallah, would lead to their downfall.

 

Hamas

The Palestinian militant group Hamas condemned Nasrallah’s killing, labeling the Israeli airstrikes on southern Beirut as “barbaric Zionist aggression.” Hamas characterized the assassination as a cowardly act and expressed condolences to Hezbollah.

 

Yemen’s Houthis

The Houthi rebels in Yemen vowed that Nasrallah’s death would only strengthen their determination to fight Israel. They declared that his martyrdom would fuel their resolve to achieve victory and defeat the Israeli enemy.

 

Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani condemned Nasrallah’s killing, calling it a crime and accusing Israel of crossing all red lines. He described the Israeli airstrikes on Beirut as a shameful act and referred to Nasrallah as a martyr on the righteous path.