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Beirut Mourns Nasrallah Amid Rising Tensions and Discontent

2/26/2025

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On February 23, 2025, Beirut was filled with sorrow as thousands gathered to honor Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike nearly five months prior. As Israeli jets soared above, the atmosphere was charged with tension, reflecting Hezbollah's weakened leadership and a growing discontent among the Lebanese people regarding the group's future and its stance on peace.

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On February 23, 2025, Beirut was filled with sorrow as thousands gathered to honor Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike nearly five months prior. As Israeli jets soared above, the atmosphere was charged with tension, reflecting Hezbollah's weakened leadership and a growing discontent among the Lebanese people regarding the group's future and its stance on peace.