Hezbollah’s deputy leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah death

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a massive strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs Picture: AP

Hezbollah’s deputy leader has vowed to continue fighting Israeland said the militant group is prepared for a long war despite much of its top command being wiped out, including its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

In his first televised speech since Mr Nasrallah was killed, Naim Kassem said that if Israel decides to launch a ground offensive, Hezbollah fighters are ready to fight and defend Lebanon.