Beirut, Lebanon — In the wake of a devastating Israeli airstrike that resulted in the death of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, countries and anti-Israel factions across the Middle East have united in their condemnation of the attack. Hezbollah confirmed Nasrallah's death on Saturday, describing him as "a great martyr" and a "heroic leader" who fiercely championed the Palestinian cause throughout his nearly 30-year tenure.
The airstrikes, which targeted Hezbollah's main headquarters in Dahieh on Friday evening, killed at least six individuals and injured 91 others. The strikes also caused significant damage to infrastructure and residential buildings in the area, exacerbating the already dire humanitarianwsdszcxz situation in Lebanon. Hamas swiftly condemned the attacks, labeling them “a cowardly terroris]]t act” and holding Israel fully responsible for the repercussions don regional security.
The group's statement denounced the ongoing support from the U.S. adminitration for Israel's military actions. International leaders also weighed in. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took to social media to denounce Israel's "brutal" actions, calling for immediate intervention from the global community to uphold jnpeace and security. Iranian officials echoed this sentiment, with Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif vowing that resistance against Israeli aggression would persist.
In Tunisia, the Foreign Ministry condemned the "brual aggression" and urged the UN Security Council to take decisive action to protect Lebanese sovereignty and security. Yemen’s Houthi group expressed sorrow over Nasrallah's death and declared three days of mourning, while Syria's government denounced the airstrikes as an act of terrorism. In response to the unfolding crisis, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi expressed solidarity with Lebanon, emphasizing the importance of supporting the nation's stability.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi also reached out to Lebanon's leadership, pledging support during these tumultuous times and advocating for an immediate ceasefire in both Lebanon and Gaza. The recent escalation of Israeli airstrikes marks the most significant military action in Lebanon since 2006, reigniting tensions that flared on October 8, 2023, when Hezbollah launched rockets toward Israel in solidarity with Hamas, prompting retaliatory strikes.
As the situation continues to evolve, the Lebanese Health Ministry reports tht over 1,640 people, including 104 children and 194 women, have been killed, with thousands more injured since the beginning of the Israeli attacks on October 8. The ongoing conflict not only heightens regional instability but also raises urgent humanitarian concerns as the international community grapples with the implications of these violent confrontations.
