Lebanon"s Interior Ministry, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, has issued an order prohibiting Hezbollah from illuminating the historic Raouche Rock with a projected image of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on the first anniversary of his assassination.
This decision comes in response to the Iran-backed Shiite militia"s announcement of commemorative events, which has sparked widespread political backlash regarding the use of the national landmark for partisan displays.
The prohibition reflects ongoing tensions surrounding the use of public spaces for political purposes in Lebanon.
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