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Where have Hassan Nasrallah’s replacements all gone?

Hezbollah’s deputy head – seen sweating in a recent video – has reportedly resigned and Nasrallah’s official replacement has disappeared

October 7, 2024 15:09
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With Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine (far right) whereabouts uncertain and the deputy chief Naim Qassem (centre) reportedly resigning, Hezbollah’s leadership is facing a crisis (photo: Getty)
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Israel’s recent escalation of its conflict with Hezbollah has led to significant upheaval within the group's leadership following the death of its long-time head Hassan Nasrallah.

As tensions continue to mount in the region, doubts surround the roles of key figures in the organisation.

The Iran-backed terrorist group was thrown into crisis when a major Israeli airstrike on an underground bunker in Beirut’s southern suburbs resulted in the death of Nasrallah and over 20 other Hezbollah operatives, including high-ranking officials that included Ali Karaki, the commander of Hezbollah’s Southern Front.

The airstrike came amid a week of intensified military actions by Israel intended to remove the threat of Hezbollah which has led to the displacement of some 60,000 Israelis from their homes in the north of the country.