Hassan Nasrallah

Nasrallah did not spend his days in underground bunkers, IAF 'Nahalat Binyamin' colonel reveals

Col. S. commands "Nahalat Binyamin," the codename for the Israeli Air Force unit that plans and builds all of the Air Force's strike operations across the Middle East and, when necessary, anywhere.

|ByAVI ASHKENAZI
An image of the group's late leader Hassan Nasrallah hangs from a building as people watch atop near the site where Nasrallah was killed, before the first anniversary of his assassination in an airstrike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, September 26, 2025.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits IDF troops in southern Lebanon, published April 12, 2026.

WATCH: Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz visit IDF troops in southern Lebanon

Meanwhile, Israel Katz announced the name of the operation to disarm Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon as "Silver Plow."

|ByJAMES GENN, KESHET NEEV
Hezbollah weapons seized by the IDF's Givati Brigade after raiding a Bint Jbail hospital used by Hezbollah terrorists, published April 12, 2026.

WATCH: IDF finds Hezbollah weapons cache stored in Bint Jbail hospital, kills dozens of terrorists

The town holds a symbolic position within Hezbollah's organization as it was the location where the then-secretary general Hassan Nasrallah described Israel as weaker than a spider web.

|ByJAMES GENN
Hezbollah supporters hold images of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and Palestinian and other flags at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon

Lebanon war widening divide within Shi'ite community as frustrations with Hezbollah grow

After Hezbollah launched rocket fire into Israeli territory on March 2, Israel responded with a large-scale offensive that again displaced many Shi'ite residents and reignited debate over the group.

|ByTAYLOR THOMAS/THE MEDIA LINE

Hezbollah official ridiculed after claiming organization is ‘stronger than ever’

Safa is the head of Hezbollah’s coordination and liaison unit, responsible for the terror group’s connections to the formal Lebanese institutions, and was closely related to Hassan Nasrallah.

JANUARY 6, 2025ByOHAD MERLIN
Hezbollah official Wafiq Safa during the press conference in Dahiya near the place of Nasrallah's assassination.

Year in review: The Jerusalem Post's top 10 news stories of 2024

The year 2024 has been an eventful one, and now it is wrapping up. With the benefit of hindsight, The Jerusalem Post looks back at the biggest news stories and events around the world of 2024.

DECEMBER 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Jerusalem Post's top 10 news stories of 2024 (From L clockwise): The Hezbollah pager explosions, the downfall of the Assad regime in Syria, Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt, projectiles fired by Iran are seen in the air above Jerusalem.

'Outrageous': Walmart slammed for Sinwar shirts in online store

The Sinwar shirts have since appeared to have been removed; however, tops featuring former Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah still seem to be available for online purchase. 

DECEMBER 24, 2024ByMAARIV, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Shirts featuring former Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar.

Why Naim Qassem is opting for a more uncompromising stance than Nasrallah - opinion

These moves are likely intended to assert his leadership capabilities and instill confidence among Hezbollah’s ranks.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024BySALEM ALKETBI
HEZBOLLAH LEADER Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers a speech from an unknown location, last week. He appears more hardline and uncompromising than his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, who often delivered propaganda-laden speeches devoid of clear strategy, says the writer.

How the IAF dismantled Hezbollah's command structure with precision strikes - analysis

Years of intelligence gathering resulted in the IDF being able to kill key Hezbollah leaders and crush the group's morale without a catastrophic response.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024ByAMIR BOHBOT
(Illustrative) IAF plane over the backdrop of Beirut

IDF reveals military achievements of Operation Northern Arrows after Lebanon ceasefire

Extensive air, naval, and ground campaigns dismantled Hezbollah’s capabilities over 14 months of fighting.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024ByAMIR BOHBOT
IDF operational activity in Lebanon (Illustrative.)

Hezbollah is still trying to manage contained war with Israel - analysis

Hezbollah’s new leader, Naim Qassem, signals readiness for a long conflict, threatening Tel Aviv in response to Israeli strikes.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers a speech from an unknown location, November 20, 2024 in this still image from video.

Iran, Hezbollah strongholds make Syria a 'hunting ground' for Israel - analysis

Syria is likely also to continue to be a hunting ground for Israeli air power working its way down the long list of Hezbollah and Iranian targets in the country. 

NOVEMBER 15, 2024ByJONATHAN SPYER
SYRIA’S PRESIDENT Bashar Assad is received by Saudi Arabia’s deputy governor of the Riyadh Region, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, ahead of the Arab and Islamic Summit, on Monday.

Dermer to discuss Lebanon ceasefire in US after reported secret Russia visit

Dermer has been a key player in efforts to secure a deal and in communications between Israel and Washington.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer attends a special session of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, to approve and swear in a new right-wing government, in Jerusalem December 29, 2022.

'Netanyahu survived this time,' Hezbollah chief Qassem says after drone attack

Qassem spoke of former Hezbollah leaders, Hassan Nasrallah, and Hashem Safieddine, who were killed in Israeli strikes in September and October.

OCTOBER 30, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Lebanon's Hezbollah new leader Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers a speech from an unknown location, October 30, 2024 in this still image from video.