In a revealing interview, Hassan Nasrallah's daughter has contradicted long-held beliefs about her father's lifestyle before his death. The former Hezbollah chief, who led the organization through multiple conflicts with Israel, was killed in a bombing strike that targeted the organization's underground complex in Beirut three months ago.
Apparently, he spent years living and working in above-ground offices and residences in Beirut's Dahieh quarter, rather than in the underground bunkers widely assumed to be his hiding place.
"He had neighbors who knew him," his daughter Zeinab disclosed in the interview, suggesting a surprisingly public life for one of the region's most wanted figures. This revelation completely contradicts our common perception of Nasrallah as a leader who spent decades in hiding to avoid Israeli assassination attempts.
Zeinab, who recently made headlines when she visited the family of deceased Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi to offer condolences, shared these details in what appears to be her first public comments about her father's lifestyle since his death.
Nasrallah left behind a complex legacy and family history deeply intertwined with the organization he led. His eldest son was killed decades ago in a confrontation with Israeli forces, while another son continues to be active in the organization and resides in the same Dahieh quarter where his father lived.
The interview was first reported by Roi Kais, head of Arab Affairs at Israel's Kan 11 news network.
Although the Mossad clarly got it wrong when it came to Nasrallah, their legendary work during the last few months is the stuff movies are made of.
Kikar HaShabbat contributed to this article.
