Lebanese Shiite Group Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah Dead

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Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah leader Nasrallah dead!

Hezbollah announces Nasrallah's death

According to a statement from the group, "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on [date] at the age of [age]." The statement did not provide any further details about Nasrallah's death, but it is believed that he had been suffering from cancer for several years. Nasrallah was a controversial figure, but he was also a highly respected leader in the Middle East. He was known for his fiery speeches and his unwavering commitment to the resistance against Israel.

Nasrallah's legacy

Nasrallah was born in 1960 in the southern Lebanese village of al-Bazouriya. He became involved in politics at a young age and joined Hezbollah in 1979. He quickly rose through the ranks of the organization and became its leader in 1992. Under Nasrallah's leadership, Hezbollah grew into a powerful military and political force in Lebanon. Nasrallah was a key figure in the 2006 Lebanon War and the 2011 Syrian Civil War. He was also a vocal critic of the United States and Israel. Nasrallah's death is a major loss for Hezbollah and for the resistance movement against Israel. It is unclear who will succeed him as leader of the organization.