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The death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah is prompting speculation over the future of the militant group and what it will mean for Lebanon as well as for the broader Middle East. Attention is also turning to the man widely regarded as Nasrallah's heir apparent, Hashem Safieddine.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death in an Israeli airstrike raises concerns and uncertainty in the Middle East.

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu set to address UN General Assembly on key Middle East issues.

US Secretary of State Blinken emphasizes diplomatic efforts to prevent war in the Middle East and calls for de-escalation and regional cooperation.

Foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq condemn Israeli aggression on Lebanon, urging international action to prevent conflict escalation.

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António Guterres says violence puts region at risk as Hezbollah and Israel seem unwilling to dial down fighting

President Biden and aides to address Middle East tensions at the UN General Assembly, focusing on Hezbollah-Israel conflict.