‘Bad day for enemies of resistance’: Netizens laud unity, resilience at Nasrallah’s funeral

Millions of people from across the globe have gathered in Beirut to pay their final respects to the martyred leaders of the Hezbollah resistance movement – Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine – who will be laid to rest on Sunday afternoon.

Tributes continue to pour in for these legendary figures of the resistance front, revered for their indomitable struggle to liberate al-Quds from the clutches of the settler-colonial Zionist regime.

In a poignant eulogy, veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier said history will forever chronicle the choices made in the West Asia region – “distinguishing between those who abandoned Palestine, contributed nothing, or even conspired against its future, and those who stood by its side, sacrificing their lives and all they had to advance its cause.”

“The memory of those who opposed the brutal murder of children, women, and the elderly – and who shared in the collective suffering – will be etched in history for all time,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

“Such a gathering—a resolute display of strength and defiance against Israel in the aftermath of war’s devastation – is a rare sight. Sayyed Nasrallah not only united the people in his lifetime but continues to inspire the same unwavering unity even after his passing.”

Among those in attendance is also Mohammad Al Shami, a prominent Yemeni activist who traveled as part of a large Yemeni delegation to be part of the historic farewell.

“No one introduced me to him—I found him on my own. I still remember the moment: alone, hearing him speak, unable to change the channel. Mesmerized by his truth, courage, and eloquence. His school of resistance will live on and grow stronger,” he wrote in a post on X.

The massive scale of people converging in the Lebanese capital has caught the world’s attention.

Lebanese-American journalist and podcast host Rania Khalek noted the significance of the turnout, describing it as a direct challenge to those who believed Hezbollah and the larger resistance axis had been weakened by Israeli and US assassinations.

“Hezbollah still has legitimacy in Lebanon and this proves it. Bad day for the enemies of resistance,” she wrote on X.

American journalist and social media influencer Fiorella Isabel, who is also in Beirut, visited the site in the Haret Hreik quarter where Sayyed Nasrallah was assassinated.

“The bunk buster bomb that targeted him was meant to go deep & inward—not outward, which is why you see the surrounding residential buildings intact. It was a years-long, intel-strategic, Israeli mission to kill him. Tomorrow the martyr and father figure to millions will have an enormous & historic funeral,” she wrote in a lengthy post on her X handle.

“The energy here is indescribable, an air of sadness but also understanding. It’s impossible for Westerners to understand what he means to the people of the resistance. Thousand perhaps millions will be watching or marching for him.”

Fiorella further stated that by assassinating Sayyed Nasrallah, the Israeli apartheid regime created “a wave of new supporters, future leaders, fighters, and martyrs.”

“If there’s anything I’ve understood from being here is that the resistance no matter how the situation, no matter how the world perceives it, does not give up. It’s not about practicality but something bigger than mortality and physical gain,” she noted.

David Miller, a British academic and Press TV show 'Palestine Declassified' producer and co-host, said he got stuck in traffic while heading to the venue for funeral.

"Stuck in traffic on the way to the funeral of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine. A tide of humanity. Yellow flags fluttering in the sun. A few people seem to have made it to the stadium already. But, yeah, the Axis of Resistance is definitely finished," he wrote.

Iranian journalist and activist Sarbaz Roohulla Rezvi said Sunday marks the “rebirth of the Lebanese resistance,” as millions in Beirut reaffirm their unwavering allegiance to the movement.

“Hezbollah, in the years following 2006, had grown so large that it no longer fit within the small frame of Lebanon. Hezbollah had one hand in politics, another on the trigger of a weapon, and a third outstretched to defend Lebanon’s economic interests against aggressors,” he stated.

“The past 15 months, which began with strikes on Hezbollah’s weapons arsenal, continued with the martyrdom of its leaders, and ultimately led to its political constraints, have finally provided an opportunity for that fresh and vibrant root—which bore the tree of this resistance—to reveal itself once again: the people. The funeral of the Sayyed is precisely where it will do its work. The people who have stood by their covenant with the Sayyed will rise once more, this time without the shadow of weapons or politics in Lebanon. Tomorrow, without a doubt, is the day of the rebirth of the Lebanese resistance.”

Sajjad Kargili, a political activist from Kargil City in northern India, also honored the fallen Hezbollah resistance leader’s illustrious legacy.

“Today, as we bid farewell to Syed Hassan Nasrallah, we honor a life dedicated to resistance, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice. His leadership inspired millions, and his legacy as a symbol of resilience and defiance against oppression and global imperialism will forever echo across generations.”

"Rest in power, Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. Your struggle will never be forgotten, and your heroic life will remain a beacon of hope for the oppressed."

Social media user Juan Arreguin also captured the resonance of Sayyed Nasrallah’s legacy.

“Sayyed Nasrallah is still uniting and reuniting a sea of people of all faiths, in waves of adoration, love, and longing. Be that as it may, what a beautiful tempest raging in opposition to a resentful ideology tethered to apartheid, hatred, death, & war,” he wrote on X.

The historic funeral will commence at 1:00 PM local time, with coffins transported in a special vehicle.

The ceremony, with the attendance of dignitaries from 70 countries, will conclude with a speech by Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem before the final march to the burial site.

From the Islamic Republic of Iran, parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and foreign minister Abbas Aragchi are attending the funeral ceremony.

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