Israeli media claims death of Hezbollah chief’s daughter, Zainab

BEIRUT: Israeli media on Saturday claimed the death of Hezbollah chief’s, Hassan Nasrallah, daughter, Zainab Nasrallah, amidst ongoing heavy bombardment by Israeli forces in Lebanon.

The Israeli media claims have not been confirmed by Hezbollah, as the group remains surprisingly quite today.

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Zainab Nasrallah is known for her strong advocacy for Hezbollah and her family ties to the organisation. Israeli media indicated that she has played a huge roll in promoting the group’s narrative within the country.

In public discourse, Zainab Nasrallah often referenced  the killing of her brother Hadi Nasrallah, who was killed by Israeli forces in 1997.

In an interview, Zainab Nasrallah described her parent’s reaction and feelings following her brother’s death. She stated that while her mother cried, her father remained composed.

Israel media claims suggest that Zaianb Nasrallah’s statements regarding her brother might have contributed to drumming up support for the organisation.

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While Hezbollah is yet to officially confirm her death, many fear the far-reaching consequences for the region.