Hezbollah in Chaos After Elimination of Leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israel

tel aviv - Hezbollah is in complete disarray following the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah by Israel, sparking a search for a new leader amidst ongoing conflict.

Hezbollah is in turmoil after the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah by Israel, leading to a search for a new leader as the conflict continues. In Israel, there is a sense of jubilation despite the ongoing war. Beachgoers cheered upon hearing the news of Nasrallah's death. The Israeli military mocked Hezbollah's leadership with a photoshopped image, symbolizing the decimation of their ranks.

The series of assassinations began with the killing of Fuad Shukr on July 30, escalating in the last ten days with intensified attacks against Hezbollah. Israel, having prepared for this showdown with Hezbollah for eighteen years, executed a string of strategies to weaken the organization. Operation 'New Order' culminated in the fatal attack on Nasrallah, prompting Hezbollah to seek a new leader after 32 years.

The frontrunner for leadership is Hashem Sadi al-Din, head of Hezbollah's civil branch. Al-Din, Nasrallah's cousin, studied with him in Iraq and has close ties to Iran. While the movement struggles to regroup, it continues to launch rockets at Israel, hindering Netanyahu's goal of allowing Israeli citizens to return to their homes near the Lebanese border.

Despite the loss of their charismatic leader, Hezbollah likely retains a significant arsenal of missiles, including precision weapons. Organizations like Alma estimate that Israel destroyed many unguided rockets last week, but the majority of dangerous weapons remain intact. Hezbollah possesses thousands of short-range and medium-range rockets, as well as ballistic missiles which can target Israel up to 300 kilometers away.

In anticipation of an all-out war, Hezbollah is expected to deploy their arsenal strategically, targeting civilian populations with unguided rockets and military assets with guided missiles. Israel, meanwhile, prepares for a potential ground offensive in the face of a resilient adversary with combat experience gained in Syria.