Hezbollah’s former leader was killed in Israeli strike last September; Israel suspends release of 600 Palestinians

Thousands of people have braved the cold weather to reach the site of Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral in a stadium on the outskirts of Beirut. The funeral, which was delayed for security reasons, is due to start at 1:00 pm (1100 GMT).

Khouloud Hamieh, 36, said she came from the east to mourn the former Hezbollah leader she said was “dearest to our souls”.