Since being appointed as Hezbollah's chief in 1992, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah has emerged as one of the most venerated and credible figures in the Arab world. Soft-spoken in private, Mr. Nasrallah saves passionate outbursts for his public performances. A brilliant orator, he whips up sentiment among Hezbollah and its supporters with powerful speeches that balance fiery rhetoric with humor.
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Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah, center, addresses the crowd in a rare public appearance during a rally to mark the Muslim holy day of Ashoura, in southern Beirut, Lebanon, on Dec. 6, 2011.