The paramilitary Islamist organization and political party Hezbollah has appointed a new leader following the recent death of Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on Lebanon’s capital. The group’s new secretary-general is Hashem Safieddine, according to Al-Arabia. Hashem Safieddine previously served as the head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council and was Nasrallah’s deputy. Safieddine’s selection as Hezbollah’s new leader on September 29 was confirmed during a council meeting of the organization. Sources from Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath confirmed the decision. What is known about Hashem Safieddine He is…