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Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Allegedly Killed In Israeli Strike

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, right, escorted by his bodyguard Yasser Nemr Qranbish, waves to his supporters during a rally, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, on Sept. 22, 2006

Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, has been a prominent figure in the Middle East for decades. Born in Beirut in 1960, Nasrallah grew up during Lebanon's civil war, which greatly influenced his path towards becoming a key player in the region's political and military landscape.

After the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982, Nasrallah played a pivotal role in forming a resistance group that would later become Hezbollah. With the support of Iran, Hezbollah grew into one of the most powerful paramilitary forces in the Middle East, challenging Israeli occupation and asserting its influence in the region.

In 1992, Nasrallah took over as the secretary-general of Hezbollah after his predecessor, Abbas Musawi, was killed in an Israeli strike. Under Nasrallah's leadership, Hezbollah continued to engage in conflicts with Israel, leading to numerous casualties on both sides.

Played pivotal role in forming Hezbollah after Israeli invasion in 1982.
Nasrallah born in Beirut in 1960 during Lebanon's civil war.
Became Hezbollah's secretary-general in 1992 after predecessor's death.

Israel has accused Nasrallah of orchestrating terrorist activities and being responsible for the deaths of Israeli civilians and soldiers. The Israeli military described him as the central decision-maker and strategic leader of Hezbollah, highlighting his significant role in shaping the organization's actions.

Nasrallah's death, reportedly in a strike on southern Beirut, marks the end of an era for Hezbollah and raises questions about the group's future direction. His legacy as a formidable and controversial figure in the Middle East will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the region's political dynamics.

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