Hezbollah confirms death of Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli airstrike

New Delhi: Hezbollah has confirmed that its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced the operation, claiming responsibility for targeting Nasrallah, a prominent figure known for his leadership in Hezbollah—a militant group and political force in Lebanon with a history of conflict with Israel. The reported death of Nasrallah, if substantiated, signifies an escalation in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

Loss of communication reported

Reports cliamed that Hezbollah reported a loss of communication with Hassan Nasrallah since Friday evening, as per AFP. The organization acknowledged the absence of contact with its leader since the alleged airstrike.

IDF's confirmation

In a tweet, the IDF spokesperson declared the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah, alongside Ali Karchi, the commander of Hezbollah’s Southern Front, and other senior figures of the organization. The IDF’s military spokespersons further affirmed Nasrallah’s demise, underscoring the precision of the strike on Hezbollah’s Central Headquarters in Beirut.

🚨🇱🇧BREAKING: HEZBOLLAH CONFIRMS DEATH OF LEADER HASSAN NASRALLAH

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Details of the airstrike

Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighter jets executed the operation targeting Hezbollah’s underground Central Headquarters located beneath a residential structure in Beirut’s Dahieh area. The strike, based on precise intelligence, aimed at preempting purported terrorist activities being planned against Israel by senior Hezbollah leaders.

According to IDF officials, the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah and other commanders prevents further threats posed by Hezbollah to regional stability. The operation reflects Israel’s commitment to preempting terrorist activities and safeguarding its national security interests.