Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed in Israeli air strike in Beirut
Israeli air strike kills Hezbollah leader; successor yet to be named
The body of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been located and recovered from the wreckage of an Israeli air strike in Beirut, according to sources involved in the operation. Although Hezbollah confirmed Nasrallah’s death in a Saturday statement, they did not specify the cause of death or funeral arrangements. The sources indicated that his body showed no direct wounds, suggesting blunt trauma from the blast’s force as the cause of death.
After months of planning and multiple intelligence inputs, Israel executed a precise strike on an underground bunker where Nasrallah and other Hezbollah leaders were meeting. The bunker was situated 60 feet beneath a bustling street in south Beirut. Nasrallah, 64, led Hezbollah, a powerful paramilitary force and a US-designated terrorist organisation, leaving the group without a clear successor at a critical time. The impact of his death on the potential escalation of conflict, possibly involving Iran and the United States, remains uncertain.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have ramped up their strikes inside Lebanon recently. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that these attacks aim to dismantle Hezbollah, which he claims is planning to target Israeli civilians.
Israel and Lebanon's Shiite Muslim movement Hezbollah, whose leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli air strike on a Beirut suburb, have been sworn enemies for decades.
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In a related development, Israel announced the death of another high-ranking Hezbollah official, Nabil Kaouk, just a day after Nasrallah’s killing. Kaouk was Hezbollah’s military commander in south Lebanon from 1995 until 2010.
Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging near-daily strikes since the Israel-Hamas war began after the Palestinian militant group attacked Israel on October 7, raising fears of a wider Middle Eastern conflict. The United Nations reports that the number of displaced individuals from southern Lebanon has more than doubled, now exceeding 211,000.
What Other Media Are Saying
- NDTV reports that Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s body was recovered from an Israeli air attack with blunt trauma causing his death, escalating regional tensions.(read more)
- The Palestine Chronicle reports that Israel used 85 bunker-buster bombs to kill Hassan Nasrallah, highlighting the immense destruction and the complex geopolitical implications of the attack.(read more)
- The Week reports that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s body showed no direct wounds, suggesting blunt trauma from an Israeli airstrike, escalating tensions in the Middle East.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
How did Hassan Nasrallah die?
Hassan Nasrallah died from blunt trauma caused by the force of an Israeli airstrike.
Where was Hassan Nasrallah’s body found?
His body was found in the wreckage of an Israeli air strike in Beirut.
Will Nasrallah’s death lead to more conflict?
It remains uncertain, but his death could potentially trigger an all-out war involving multiple nations.
Who else was killed by Israel recently?
Israel also claimed to have killed Nabil Kaouk, a high-ranking Hezbollah official.
How has the conflict affected the population in southern Lebanon?
The conflict has displaced more than 211,000 people according to the United Nations.
