The funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting the militant groups headquarters in Beirut, will take place on Friday, according to reports. Nasrallahs death marks a significant escalation in the longstanding conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, heightening concerns over a broader regional conflict.According to India Today, following Nasrallahs death, protests erupted across Iran, where demonstrators chanted anti-Israel and anti-US slogans, including Down with the US, Down with Israel, and Revenge. The unrest further strained diplomatic relations in the region. Iran has called for an urgent United Nations Security Council meeting to address the escalating hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanon, in response to Nasrallahs passing, declared a five-day mourning period.Sirens and strikes across IsraelIn Israel, sirens were activated in several areas after Nasrallahs assassination. A projectile fired from Lebanon landed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, though no casualties were reported. Sirens were also heard near Jerusalem, with Israeli military officials attributing them to a launch from Lebanon toward Israeli territory.In the aftermath of Nasrallahs death, Israels military also confirmed the elimination of Hassan Khalil Yassin, a key Hezbollah intelligence figure responsible for identifying Israeli military and civilian targets. In response, Hezbollah announced that Hashem Safieddine, a cousin of Nasrallah and an early member of the militant group, would assume leadership of the organization.Further escalation in LebanonOn Monday night, Israel began targeted ground raids in southern Lebanon, ignoring international pleas for restraint. Hezbollah retaliated with over 100 rockets aimed at northern Israel, though no injuries were reported. Overnight Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut resulted in six deaths and eight injuries. In total, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported 46 fatalities and 85 injuries in the past 24 hours due to Israeli attacks across the country.
