Hezbollah mourns renowned Lebanese artist Ziad Rahbani

Hezbollah's Media Relations Department has mourned the late renowned Lebanese artist Ziad Rahbani, affirming that he embodied "a model of purposeful art in the service of the nation and humanity."

The party offered its "deepest condolences to the family of the late great artist and to all his fans in Lebanon and the Arab world on the passing of this national and resistant figure after a career filled with giving, love, and creativity."

The statement also emphasized that Rahbani, through his art and his stances, embodied "a model of purposeful art in the service of the nation and humanity."

“He painted, from his stage, the true image of the homeland that every person dreams of -- a homeland of unity, dignity, and coexistence. He became a source of inspiration for all free people in defending just causes," Hezbollah added.

The party also stressed that "Ziad Rahbani, with his immortal legacy, will remain a beacon of hope for future generations, who will draw from the wellspring of his art and thought to build a free and resistant homeland."