The Secretary General of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah. (Illustration: Guilhem Dorandeu/L'Orient Today)
What to expect
In the wake of the two days of devastating explosions across Lebanon, attributed to Israel, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah will deliver a speech today, Thursday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. Beirut time.
The blasts, which targeted Hezbollah pagers and walkie-talkies, left more than 3,000 people injured and killed at least 32 people in total, including two children, two medical workers and the son of Hezbollah MP Ali Ammar. The incident marks an unprecedented security breach and the deadliest days in Lebanon since Oct. 8.
Nasrallah is expected to indicate Hezbollah's response to the attack and its broader implications.
When is the speech?
Today, Thursday 19 Sep, at 5 p.m Beirut time (2 p.m GMT).
How can I follow the speech live ?
You can follow the speech live in English via this link.
We'll also share key moments from the speech on our WhatsApp group. Click here to join and stay updated.
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