A qualified Islamic scholar, effective public speaker and competent organiser, Nasrallah gained leadership experience during the long battle against Israeli troops and their local auxiliaries in the south of Lebanon.
The Guardian
Among his followers, Mr. Nasrallah was seen as a father figure, a moral compass and a political guide.
The Washington Post
Charismatic and shrewd: A look at longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
AP News