Middle East: The nation and the free people of the world bid farewell on Sunday to the Martyr of Islam and Humanity, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, along with his successor, Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, in a historic day where mourning was intertwined with renewed pledges of perseverance, jihad, and sacrifice.

In this battle, the great martyr closed the era of defeats and ushered in the era of victories—including the triumph of blood over the sword—evident in the Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon and the intimidation tactics aimed at disrupting the funeral, fearing the symbolism of this victory.

The massive participation in the funeral, including Lebanese crowds and regional and international delegations, reinforced the principle of "the victory of blood over the sword." This principle has been the foundation of Hezbollah’s resistance, led by Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and his comrades for decades, and has become a defining feature of the broader resistance movement in the region. It remains a major strategic challenge for the enemy, as it dismantles the effectiveness of the material power, brutality, and destruction upon which the Zionist regime relies for deterrence and domination. Against a movement where sacrifice is a core element of victory, the enemy's tactics turn into the very cause of its defeat.

This reality was reflected in the massive turnout, which transformed the funeral from an occasion of mourning—where the enemy had hoped to revel in Hezbollah's suffering—into what Hebrew media described as a "show of force," proving the unity of the Lebanese people around Hezbollah and the martyr’s project. It also shattered the enemy’s expectations that assassinating resistance leaders would weaken the party, isolate its base, or diminish its influence in Lebanon.

Furthermore, the massive crowds and international participation demonstrated that Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah remains an influential leader—not just as a historical symbol but as the head of an ongoing resistance project that spans military, security, ideological, and cultural fronts across borders, all with the ultimate goal of defeating the Zionist entity and dismantling the global system of hegemony and arrogance.

The Israeli enemy’s hysteria before and during the funeral further confirmed the reality of "the victory of blood." The occupation launched airstrikes on southern Lebanon, deployed warplanes over the funeral area, and attempted to intimidate mourners through Hebrew media, warning against turning the funeral into a show of strength. This only underscored the enemy’s fear of the event’s powerful symbolism, which did not reflect a mere "loss" in the assassination of Sayyed Nasrallah but rather a continuation of his strategic vision for the resistance—an outcome the enemy had hoped to eliminate through his assassination.

The enemy’s concerns extended beyond the general impact of the funeral to its finer details. Hebrew media expressed clear apprehension over the participation of regional delegations, particularly from Iran and Yemen, as it signified the continued coordination between strategic fronts that the enemy had hoped would collapse following Sayyed Nasrallah’s assassination. The fact that this coordination remains intact and growing is a direct counter to the enemy’s expectations and strategic calculations.

Ultimately, the Israeli attempts to obstruct the funeral and its evident distress over the massive turnout illustrate the complete failure of its objectives in assassinating Sayyed Nasrallah and his comrades. Instead of weakening Hezbollah, the assassination has only strengthened the resistance, mobilized greater support, and reinforced its unity. The challenge expressed through the massive crowds and international presence—despite threats and intimidation—means that Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s martyrdom has become an additional catalyst for the resistance’s strength in Lebanon and the region.

As clear signs of resistance’s victory and the enemy’s defeat dominate the farewell of the irreplaceable leader, all indications suggest that the era of victories ushered in by Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will not end with his passing. The leadership void he left—whether within Hezbollah or the broader Axis of Resistance—will be filled by the continuation and expansion of his struggle, which now rests as a sacred trust upon the shoulders of those who follow in his path.

Just as past sacrifices have been critical turning points in the evolution of the resistance across multiple fronts, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s martyrdom signifies not just the continuity and resilience of the resistance but also the beginning of transformative changes. These changes will be shaped by the shared determination to honor his sacrifice and the valuable lessons learned from this monumental battle—militarily, politically, and strategically. While his martyrdom was a significant shock, it has placed upon the resistance an urgent duty to enhance its capabilities, address vulnerabilities, and solidify past gains with new strategies that will push the enemy further toward its inevitable and final defeat.

Translated by Almasirah English website