The recent death of Hasan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah since 1992, has caused a notable upheaval in the Middle East. The Iranian authorities, the main sponsors of the Lebanese Shiite group, consider that its disappearance will strengthen the 'axis of resistance'. The Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Jamenei, has urged Muslims around the world to unite to avenge the death of Nasralá, while various factions, such as the Houthis in Yemen and the Amal Movement in Lebanon, have promised retaliation against Israel. The situation has worsened with rocket attacks on Tel Aviv and other areas, and with a hardening of the stance by both Israel and its opponents.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, declared that "the work is not finished" and affirmed that the elimination of Nasrallah was crucial to prevent the restoration of Hezbollah's capabilities. Meanwhile, the United States has firmly backed Israeli actions. President Joe Biden called the assassination an act of justice, and Washington has taken precautions by evacuating diplomatic personnel in Beirut. The bombardments in Beirut continued, leaving numerous dead and wounded, and there are fears that this escalation of violence could lead to a larger-scale war in the region, with Iran and its allies in the crosshairs.
Read the full international news article on The Independent.
