Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah rallies supporters in Lebanon as Israeli strikes intensify

Hezbollah secretary‑general Hassan Nasrallah addressed a large gathering in Baalbek, urging Lebanese Shi'ite supporters to uphold the legacy of Imam Hussein and to resist Israeli aggression in the south. He condemned recent Israeli bombings that destroyed homes, likening the devastation to historic battles, and warned that any foreign army entering Lebanon would be treated as an occupying force.

The rally also featured remarks from Iranian officials, with Iran’s president affirming support for the Palestinian people and coordinating with Hamas leadership. Meanwhile, the U.S. ambassador in Beirut confirmed that a new round of Israeli‑Lebanese negotiations is slated to take place in Rome, despite ongoing criticism from U.S. Republican lawmakers over President Trump's ambiguous policy options. Leaked security reports highlighted continued U.S. strategic challenges in confronting Iran.

Overall, the event underscored heightened sectarian mobilization in Lebanon, escalating Israeli‑Lebanese tensions, and the broader geopolitical interplay involving Iran, Palestine, and the United States.