Hassan Nasrallah: Leader of Hezbollah

Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Lebanon's Shia Muslim organization Hezbollah, is a well-known figure in the Middle East and one of its most influential leaders. Recently, Israel launched an attack targeting Hezbollah's command center, although Nasrallah is reported to be safe. He has refrained from appearing in public for fear of being assassinated by Israel.

Nasrallah is regarded as a "shadowy figure" by Israel, and he has a close relationship with Iran. Under his leadership, Hezbollah has transformed into a powerful non-state armed group and a significant political force. His public support has never waned, and he has actively played a role in training Hamas and other militias, as well as acquiring weapons from Iran.

Originally formed as a militia, Hezbollah has become stronger than the Lebanese army under Nasrallah's leadership and now exerts considerable influence in the country’s politics. The organization is also active in providing healthcare, education, and social services, playing a crucial role in Iran's regional ambitions.

Hassan Nasrallah was born in 1960 and grew up in the eastern Beirut suburb of Burj Hammoud. He joined the Shia movement Amal during the Lebanese Civil War in 1975. After spending some time at a Shia educational institution in Najaf, Iraq, he returned to Lebanon and helped establish "Islamic Amal," which later evolved into Hezbollah.

In 1985, Hezbollah formally announced its establishment, identifying Israel as an occupier of Muslim lands. Nasrallah became the head of Hezbollah in 1992 at just 32 years old, following the assassination of his predecessor, Abbas al-Musawi, and he ordered rocket attacks against Israel as retaliation.

When Israeli forces withdrew from southern Lebanon in 2000, Nasrallah claimed victory for the Arab side for the first time. In 2006, war broke out between Israel and Hezbollah, lasting 34 days and resulting in thousands of deaths. Although Israeli forces targeted his home and office, Nasrallah remained unharmed.