Sacred ceremony in Beirut marked by Hezbollah 'resistance' and mourning
Tens of thousands marked the Ashura procession in Beirut on Saturday to express Shiite mourning and Hezbollah's defiance amid ongoing conflict with Israel. Mourners, including displaced individuals, chanted anti-American slogans and displayed posters of fallen fighters. The procession, moved due to security concerns from its traditional location, underscored the group's enduring influence despite calls for disarmament.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 02:32 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 02:40 UTC
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