Identifying a successor to Nasrallah presents a complex challenge as the new leader must garner support not only from within Hezbollah's ranks in Lebanon which is under Israel’s heavy attack but also from the group’s powerful backers in Iran. Expand article logo Continue reading According to reports from the Times of Israel, Hashem Safieddine is being viewed as a potential heir to Nasrallah. A cousin of the late leader, Safieddine is currently overseeing Hezbollah’s political affairs and serves on the group's Jihad Council. However, Safieddine was designated a terrorist by the US State Department in 2017 and has previously threatened retaliation against Israel following the deaths of other key Hezbollah figures.