Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has strongly condemned the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of orchestrating the attack and comparing him to Adolf Hitler. Maduro criticized global leaders for their silence, calling them "cowards" for failing to speak out against what he described as Israeli “genocide” and “terrorist attacks.”
The Israeli airstrike, which occurred on Friday in the southern suburbs of Beirut, resulted in the death of Hezbollah's Secretary-General and numerous civilians. Maduro expressed his solidarity with the people of Gaza and Lebanon, denouncing the Israeli regime as a murderous force.
“At a pro-Palestinian rally in La Guaira, Maduro voiced his support for the Lebanese people, saying, 'On behalf of the Historical Bloc of the Revolution, I express my solidarity with the Lebanese people after the assassination of Islamic leader, Sayyed Nasrallah. The world’s cowards are silent, but the rebellious and revolutionary people will not be silenced.'"
He further called on Muslims, Arabs, and people worldwide to unite in support of Palestine and Lebanon, emphasizing the need to "raise their voices" against Israeli aggression. Maduro accused Netanyahu of ordering the attack while at the UN General Assembly, labeling it a premeditated act of violence.
The assassination has sparked outrage across the Middle East, with Nasrallah being hailed as a key figure in the Axis of Resistance. In Lebanon, and throughout the region, Nasrallah was revered for his leadership and dedication to opposing Israeli occupation and supporting the Palestinian cause.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel also joined Maduro in condemning the assassination, calling it a "cowardly act" that threatens both regional and global peace. He placed full responsibility on Israel and criticized the United States for its complicity.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei condemned the Israeli attack, calling Israeli officials "shortsighted" and urging Muslims to unite behind Lebanon and Hezbollah.
The assassination of Nasrallah, a prominent and widely respected leader in the Arab world, has heightened tensions across the region, further complicating the already fragile geopolitical landscape.
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