Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah Reportedly Killed By Israeli Forces; Will It Ignite A New Israel-Lebanon Conflict?
Israel Vs Hezbollah: Israel heavily bombed Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut on Friday; it is among its most powerful attacks on the city this year. Various Israeli media outlets claimed that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in the "targeted strike", but no official confirmation has been given. Lebanese Health Ministry announced that the strike killed at least two people and injured 76 others.
Hassan Nasrallah was the target. The Hezbollah leader was reportedly in a bunker beneath their HQ in South Beirut during the strike. The explosion registered a 3.9 magnitude earthquake. Assassination weapon: JDAM bunker busters. If he's dead, his remains may never be found. pic.twitter.com/kunL8fY6Sd
— Pawan Durani (@PawanDurani) September 28, 2024
⭕️ The IDF conducted a precise strike on the Central Headquarters of the Hezbollah terrorist organization, embedded under residential buildings in the heart of the Dahieh in Beirut. pic.twitter.com/BH0f62otvU
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) September 27, 2024
Netanyahu Cuts US Visit Short After Airstrike On Beirut Weakens Hezbollah
Just a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly, a strong airstrike shook Beirut. In his speech during the presentation at the UN General Assembly, Netanyahu threatened that Israel would "keep weakening Hezbollah" until it achieves its objectives in Lebanon. After the airstrike on Wednesday, he cut short his visit to the US and was seen returning to Israel, his office reported.
The Times of Israel reveals that "if there wasn't absolute certainty" regarding Nasrallah's presence at the site of the recent strike in Beirut, the strike would not have been authorized. Yadlin, speaking to Channel 12 News, revealed that he had sources confirming that Nasrallah "is no longer with us", but as of now, Israel has not confirmed this.
Strike In Beirut Lead To Major Destruction
The strike in Beirut destroyed six buildings, sending massive orange and black clouds of smoke up into the air. Smoke could be seen for miles, and local news showed the destruction—buildings were turned into rubble, with emergency crews working to put out fires in the debris. The explosion was so powerful it shook windows and homes up to 30 kilometers away.
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The IDF just announced and CONFIRMED that the Hezbollah HQ Bunker of Southern Beirut was hit in this strike.
This is the big one.pic.twitter.com/QpuKcHg0Bo
— Kosher🎗🧡 (@K0sher_C0ckney) September 27, 2024
Nasrallah's Killing Can Escalate Conflict Between Hezbollah And Israel
Nasrallah's killing would badly escalate the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, pushing both sides closer to an all-out war. There are claims reportedly that Hashem Safieddine, who is a senior Hezbollah commander and considered one of Nasrallah's successors, was among those killed in the attack.
