Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:21am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International
After the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike, his cousin Hashem Safieddine is expected to take over. Safieddine, who heads Hezbollah’s executive council, oversees the group’s political affairs. He is known for his strong anti-Israel stance and has long been groomed for leadership. While some reports suggested he was also killed in the strikes, Hezbollah confirmed he survived. His rise comes during escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, following Nasrallah’s death and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Safieddine’s leadership could bring new challenges to the region.
