As head chef of the Executive Council, Hassan Safieddine oversees Hezbollah's political affairs (Arquivo)
The assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in air strikes on a Beirut suburb has led to the emergence of 3D images of the man widely considered its leader, Hashem Safieddine.
The Iran-backed group confirmed that Nasrallah, who led the group for 32 years, was killed in the sixth round attack. He now faces the challenge of finding a new leader after the biggest blow the group has already received in its 42-year history.
Below are some facts about Safi al-Din, who one of the group's sources said survived the Israeli attacks.
- As CEO, Safi al-Din oversees Hezbollah's political affairs. He is also part of the Jihad Council, which manages the group's military operations.
- Safi al-Din is Nasrallah's cousin, and like him, he is a cleric who wears a black turban indicating descent from the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
- The State Department designated American terrorists in 2017, and in June witnessed a major escalation against Israel after the assassination of another Hezbollah commander. “Deixe (or inimigo) prepares to sing and lament,” the funeral said.
- Safi al-Din's public statements often reflect Hezbollah's military stance and loyalty to the Palestinian cause.
- At a recent event in the suburb, led by Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of Beirut, he declared: “Our history, our weapons and our fire are called for,” in a demonstration of solidarity with Palestinian fighters.
- “Nasrallah began to adapt positions within a variety of different councils within Lebanese Hezbollah. Some were more mysterious than others. “It's wonderful, wonderful and helpful,” said Philip Smith, a specialist who studies IRA-supported programs. Sheit militias.
- Safieddine's family ties and physical resemblance to Nasrallah, including her religious status as a descendant of Maumee, would count in her favor.
- He also strongly criticized American policy. In response to the American press about Hezbollah, he declared in 2017: “This crazy administration suffering from mental problems in the United States, led by Trump, will not be able to touch the resistance,” indicating that these actions would only strengthen Hezbollah’s resolve. .
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