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Tens of thousands join mass funeral for slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah

Tens of thousands attended the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli air strike in September 2024, at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium in Beirut.
Mourners also honored Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah's successor, who died before taking his post, and crowds showed strong support for Hezbollah.
Hezbollah confirmed significant losses during the conflict, with the offensive resulting in around 4,000 deaths and massive displacement in Lebanon.
Israel's Defense Minister stated that Israeli planes flew over the stadium during the funeral to send a message against threats to Israel.

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The Express Tribune

Thousands gather in Beirut for slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral

Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Beirut on Sunday to pay their final respects to Hezbollah’s late leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated by Israel five months ago. The public funeral, initially delayed due to security concerns, was held at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Lebanon’s largest venue. The event began with a speech by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, read aloud to the crowd. Mourners stood in silen…

2 hours ago·Pakistan

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Sky News UK

Supporters mourn charismatic leader Hassan Nasrallah - with Hezbollah left in crisis

Nasrallah's funeral took place in Lebanon's largest stadium on Sunday morning but signified far more than simple grief for loyalists - as a weakened Hezbollah deals with the end of an era.

3 hours ago·United Kingdom

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Le Figaro

In Beirut, a huge crowd bid farewell to Hassan Nasrallah

REPORT - Five months after being executed by Israel, the former Hezbollah leader gathered thousands of supporters at his funeral.

3 hours ago·Paris, France

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Financial Times

Tens of thousands mourn Hizbollah’s Nasrallah

Ceremony in packed 55,000-seat stadium comes five months after veteran leader’s passing

3 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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El Mundo

Israeli planes break into Nasrala's funeral in Beirut: "This huge crowd is an expression of fidelity to 'resistance'"

Hundreds of thousands of people flock to the exequias of the former Hizbulá leader, whose new leadership is trying to stop the harassment of his opponents with a huge display of popular support in Beirut, which codices with new attacks by Tel Aviv forces.

4 hours ago·Madrid, Spain

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