Tribute to Shaheed Sayed Hassen Nasrallah on the Anniversary of his Martyrdom
By Iqbal Jassat
September 27th 2025 marks a year since the illegal occupying power of Palestine unleashed its devilish bombs targeting Hezbollah’s headquarters in Beirut.
A day later Hezbollah confirmed the martyrdom of its Secretary General, Sayyid Hassen Nasrallah (RA).
A few weeks later, as testament of the resilience and organisational capacity of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem was appointed to lead the movement and continue the legacy of Shaheed Sayed Hassen Nasrallah.
The Zionist regime led by war criminal Mileikowsky known as Benjamin Netanyahu and his criminal gang of warlords, falsely believed that by unleashing US-sponsored weapons of mass destruction, the martyrdom of Nasrallah and key leadership of Hezbollah, the resistance would fold and collapse.
To their regret and utter dismay given their false bravado and self destructive naive policies, Israel has had to learn that under Nasrallah’s leadership, Hezbollah emerged as a significant political and military force in the region.
I was indeed privileged to have been in Iran as a guest of the leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini during 1982, when the momentous heralding of Hezbollah marked a turning point for the Resistance.
History records that in 2000, Hezbollah succeeded in compelling the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon, following the Zionist regime’s 22 years of brutal occupation.
It was a decisive victory especially in the aftermath of Ariel Sharon’s massacre of Palestinians in the Sabra and Shatilla refugee camps in South Beirut.
In addition to the liberation of Lebanon and the freeing of prisoners from the notorious Khiam prison, Hezbollah’s status as a formidable resistance movement grew across the Arab and Muslim world.
Shaheed Sayyid Hassen Nasrallah’s impact was not limited to the Lebanese arena only. It transcended borders to become both a symbol and leader of the Resistance against American imperialism and Zionist colonialism.
Palestine’s liberation movements have graciously acknowledged Nasrallah’s pivotal role in supporting and providing them with logistical support, military training and weapons.
Indeed his historic decision to support the resistance in Gaza during the Al-Aqsa Flood battle had a great impact in enhancing the capabilities of the Palestinian resistance.
Hezbollah’s commitment to Palestine’s freedom struggle was embedded in its doctrine.
Shaheed Sayed Hassen Nasrallah’s legendary leadership was characterised by his emphatic belief that the liberation of Al-Quds is both a legal and moral duty.
It is heartening to note that commemorative events are being held across the world to pay tribute to the Shaheed.
At one such event held a day ago at the site of Sayyid Hassen Nasrallah’s martyrdom, in Harat Hreik’s Al-Amaliyya Street, thousands of mourners and supporters gathered to commemorate and honour the “Master of the Nation’s Martyrs”—alongside a group of comrades who fell with him.
According to Al-Manar TV, the event was a gesture of loyalty and gratitude for the immense sacrifices and jihadist legacy of Nasrallah and his companions, who fought in defense of the resistance, the Palestinian cause, and the right to confront occupation.
A befitting tribute is to affirm an undying commitment to the path of resistance, steadfastness in the legacy of the martyrs, and a pledge to uphold the values and principles embodied by the late leader.
Leader of Hamas Khalil al-Hayya, who along with Khalid Mishal and other senior leaders narrowly escaped Israel’s assassination attempt in Qatar, held the martyr in extremely high regard.
In his tribute he held a firm conviction that the martyr Hassen Nasrallah left behind him strong men who will carry the banner after him, completing the march towards Al-Quds and continuing their participation in the Al-Aqsa Flood and supporting Gaza in its battle.
“Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was martyred after a life full of sacrifice and resistance in which his son and loved ones were martyred, and he never weakened but rather continued to work in all fields in defense of the dignity and sovereignty of this nation, at the heart of which is Al-Quds and the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, until he achieved what the free and honorable people wish for with his martyrdom on the path of thorns”, said al-Hayya.
In his tribute, Secretary-General of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) Ziayd al-Nakhalah described Seyed Hassen Nasrallah as the “Master of martyrs of Palestine that holds a special place in the hearts of Palestinians”.
In his opinion shared by many across the world, Hezbollah continues to stand as a supporter of the Palestinian resistance. A legacy indeed of the “Master of martyrs” Sayyed Hassen Nasrallah.
Iqbal Jassat
Executive Member
Media Review Network
Johannesburg
South Africa