Lebanese anchor breaks down in tears confirming Hassan Nasrallah's assassination

A female anchor of Lebanon's TV channel struggled to contain her emotions while announcing the killing of Hezbollah general-secretary Hassan Nasrallah.

Overcome with grief, she read the news with moist eyes, her voice trembling. 

Even analysts in the newsroom remained silent, unable to comment.

Al-Mayadeen TV anchor breaks into tears while announcing assassination of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.#Nasrallah pic.twitter.com/hLGcB2qqBR

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Earlier today, Lebanon's resistance group confirmed Nasrallah's assassination in a statement, saying he was killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut. 

The organisation's statement described Nasrallah as "the Master of Resistance, the righteous servant" who "has passed away to be with his Lord."

The group pledged to continue its fight, saying, "We will continue our jihad in confronting the enemy, in support of Gaza and Palestine, and in defense of Lebanon and its steadfast and honorable people."

Hezbollah offered condolences to Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, the Islamic nation, and Nasrallah's family.

"We offer our condolences and congratulations to his fellow martyrs who joined his pure and holy procession."

Hezbollah's leadership assured that the mujahideen will remain committed to Nasrallah's legacy.

"You are the trust of the beloved martyr Sayyid [Nasrallah]." 

The Israeli strike on Beirut sparked widespread tensions, with Hezbollah promising to carry forward Nasrallah's vision.

Earlier, Israel claimed that Nasrallah and other senior leaders were killed in the attacks. 

When asked about Nasrallah's death, an Israeli soldier stated, "I think it's too early to say, but Hezbollah often hides such news, so nothing can be said."