Lebanese Leaders, Parties Mourn Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah

Lebanon mourns the loss of the patriotic icon of Resistance and liberation Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah, former Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Saturday following the confirmation of Sayyed Nasrallah’s martyrdom.

Sayyed Nasrallah, whom Aoun underlined as always truthful to his promises, “guided the national Resistance movement along the path to victory and liberation […] he was known for his […] dedication to the people who reciprocated love to him and trusted and followed him with unwavering commitment.”

The Hezbollah leader “will meet his creator with the peace of knowing his long years of struggle and Resistance were fruitful; his efforts culminated in the handing over of the responsibility to a new generation of young fighters,” the former Lebanese President stressed.

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri condemned the heinous crime, underlining that the assassination of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah “pushed Lebanon and the region into a new phase of violence.”

Former Lebanese minister and senior political leader Suleiman Franjieh eulogized him with a short and meaningful message, saying, “The icon has now departed, and the legend is born; Resistance will live on.”

Pride and anguish

The Supreme Islamic Shia Council eulogized the leader “with a mixture of pride in his martyrdom and the anguish of loss.”

The organization said Sayyed Nasrallah was “a heroic leader who dedicated his life to the cause of Arab and Muslim struggles, particularly the Palestinian cause and sanctities.” The statement emphasized that he lived his life unwaveringly on the path of struggle and sacrifice.

The council further asserted that the sacrifices of the people would only serve to strengthen their resolve and unity, as they continue to follow the path of the prophets and the righteous in resisting oppressors and tyrants.

The Lebanese Amal Movement also mourned the martyrdom of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, describing him as “a brother in resistance from the school of Imam Sayyed Musa al-Sadr and a faithful leader of Hezbollah and the valiant Islamic resistance.”

The movement expressed deep sorrow, “We mourn to the masses of our nation in Lebanon and to the free people in the Arab and Islamic worlds, a man of truth who feared no blame in his defense of justice, freedom, and the liberation of land and people in Lebanon and Palestine. He was a champion for the oppressed and dispossessed.”

The leadership of the Amal Movement extended its condolences to Hezbollah and the Resistance fighters, sharing “the deepest sympathies and pride in this loss.”

“His passing will not deter the fighters from continuing the path of defending Lebanon against Zionist terrorism and its aggression, which has surpassed all moral and humanitarian boundaries,” it underlined.

Widespread solidarity, sorrow

Jaafarite Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Kabalan eulogized the martyred leader, offering his condolences to all the free people and revolutionaries of the world, saying he had “earned the highest honor – martyrdom,” underlining that he was dedicated and faithful, embarking on a journey that he knew only had two possible outcomes: victory or martyrdom.

“This moment of profound grief demands unity and solidarity on all levels to confront the Israeli enemy and its aggression against Lebanon, Gaza, and the rest of the occupied Palestinian territories,” the PSP’s statement read. It further called on all Lebanese to come together in the face of this tragedy, emphasizing that national unity should serve as the cornerstone in resisting the ongoing Israeli assault.

The Progressive Socialist Party issued a statement condemning the assassination as a heinous crime carried out by the Israeli occupation. The party expressed its deepest condolences to Hezbollah’s leadership and supporters, extending sympathy to the families of all the martyrs, including the civilians who perished. 

The Islamic Charitable Projects Association highlighted the 
inevitability of death in battle for leaders like Nasrallah, who dedicated his life to resistance. “This is the moment he had awaited, a departure he had long wished for,” the statement said. 

Lebanese politician Talal Arslan also paid tribute to Nasrallah, describing him as a “symbol of resistance” who left behind a legacy of dignity and pride for future generations to follow.