Hassan Nasrallah, a prominent figure in Middle Eastern politics and leader of Hezbollah for over three decades, is dead following an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon.
Hassan Nasrallah Age
At the time of his death he was 64 years old.
Hassan Nasrallah Biography
| Full Name | Hassan Nasrallah |
| Date of Birth | 31 August 1960 |
| Date of Death | 27 September 2024 |
| Birth Place | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (1.70m) |
| Weight | Not known |
| Education | High school education from a local school, Seminary Education completed in Iraq |
| Profession | Political leader and the secretary-general of Hezbollah |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Social Media | N/A |
Hassan Nasrallah Family
Hassan was born into a Shia family as the ninth of ten children. Abdul Karim Nasrallah, his father was a grocer from the village of Bazourieh near Tyre.
Nasrallah married Fatimah Yasin, and together, they have four children: Muhammad Javed, Zainab, Muhammad Ali, and Muhammad Mahdi. His eldest son, Muhammad Hadi, was killed in an Israeli ambush in 1997 at the age of 18.
Hassan Nasrallah Early Life
The outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War in 1975 forced his family to flee to their ancestral village of Bazouriyeh, where Nasrallah became involved with local political movements. At the age of 15, he was appointed as the village representative for the Amal Party, a Shiite political group that aimed to address the marginalization of Shiites in Lebanon.
To complete his religious studies, Nasrallah traveled to Najaf, Iraq, to study at a Shiite seminary. There, he met his future colleague Abbas al-Mousaoui. However, his studies were cut short when Saddam Hussein’s regime expelled Lebanese students in 1978 due to rising tensions. Upon returning to Lebanon, he joined Amal’s military wing.
Hassan Nasrallah Hezbollah
Following Israel’s invasion of Lebanon in 1982, Nasrallah joined Hezbollah, which was emerging as a more radical force aligned with Iranian revolutionary ideals. During its early years, Nasrallah quickly rose through Hezbollah’s ranks. By 1992, after the assassination of his predecessor Abbas al-Musawi by Israeli forces, Nasrallah was appointed as Hezbollah’s Secretary-General.
Hassan Nasrallah Net Worth
According to some Intelligence reources, his net worth is $250 million.
Hassan Nasrallah Dead?
On September 27, 2024, Israel launched a significant airstrike in Beirut in an attempt to assassinate targeting Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The F-35 jets of Israeli army dropped at least 8 bunker-busting bombs, leading to extensive destruction of 4 residential buildings. The attack occurred shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations, where he emphasized Israel’s commitment to defeating Hezbollah and rule out any negotiation possibility. After the attack, IDF announced that Nasrallah died in the strike.
Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) September 28, 2024
In a statement, Hezbollah confirmed Nasrallah’s death and vowed to continue its struggle against Israel, emphasizing their commitment to defending Lebanon and supporting Palestinian causes.
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Fatimah Yasin
He has 4 sons: Muhammad Jawad, Mohammad Hadi, Muhammad Ali and Muhammad Mahdi. His eldest son, Hadi died in 1997 at the age of 18 while fighting Israeli forces.
He completed his middle schooling at a public institution in Sin el-Fil. After that, he enrolled in a high school education at a public school in Tyre.
As of 2024, he is 64 years old.
Hassan Nasrallah was born in and grew up in Bourj Hammoud neighbourhood of eastern Beirut.
His exact location isn’t known as he had been known to operate from undisclosed locations, because of fear of assassination.
Nasrallah is reportedly 5 feet 7 inches tall.