Global Condemnation Follows Assassination of Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah
The assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah, in an Israeli airstrike has sparked widespread condemnation across the Middle East. Iran, Iraq, Palestinian factions, and the Yemeni Ansar Allah group (Houthis) have all expressed their outrage and solidarity with Hezbollah, emphasizing that Nasrallah's legacy and approach will endure despite his tragic death. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani affirmed that Nasrallah's aspirations for the liberation of Jerusalem will not falter, highlighting the enduring spirit of resistance within the region.
Iraq Declares Mourning and Calls Out Israeli Actions
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani condemned the airstrike as a crime that illustrates Israel's disregard for international norms. He announced a three-day general mourning period in Iraq, reflecting the nation's solidarity with Lebanon and the Palestinian cause. Al-Sudani's statement emphasized Iraq's principled stance against Israeli aggression, framing the assassination as a reckless escalation that threatens regional stability.
Palestinian Movements Unite in Solidarity
In the wake of Nasrallah's assassination, Palestinian movements, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, have reaffirmed their commitment to resistance against Israeli occupation. Hamas labeled the act a heinous crime and expressed confidence that it would only strengthen the resolve of the Palestinian people and their allies in Lebanon. The Islamic Jihad Movement honored Nasrallah's legacy as a martyr who stood firm against the enemy, while the Ansar Allah group condemned the U.S. as complicit in the aggression against Lebanon and Gaza, predicting that the outcome of this conflict would lead to the demise of the Israeli state.
