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Israel-Hezbollah Tensions: Israeli Military Says 'World A Better Place' After Hezbollah Confirms Death Of Leader Nasrallah

Israel-Hezbollah Tensions: After Friday's deadly airstrikes in Beirut, the Israeli military on Saturday confirmed the killing of the Lebanese militant outfit Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Hezbollah militant group. The military said that it carried out a precise airstrike while Hezbollah leadership met at their headquarters in Dahiyeh, south of Beirut. Ali Karki, the Commander of Hezbollah's Southern Front, and additional Hezbollah commanders were also killed in the attack, the Israeli military said.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah AP
Israel-Hezbollah Conflict LIVE Updates: Further fuelling the fear of an all-out war between Israel and Lebanon, the Israeli military on Friday claimed to have killed prominent Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Earlier it was told that his daughter Zainab Nasrallah was killed as well in Israeli airstrikes, as per several reports. On Friday the attack came in the form of a series of massive explosions targeting the leader of the militant group Hassan Nasrallah, according to two people familiar with the matter. According to Israeli army spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the strikes targeted the main Hezbollah headquarters, saying it was located underground beneath residential buildings.
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Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Who Will Lead Hezbollah Next?

With Nasrallah's death, Hezbollah now faces the difficult task of selecting a new leader. Reports suggest that Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah's cousin and head of Hezbollah's political affairs, might be a potential successor.

Safieddine survived the recent Israeli attack and has been seen as a strong candidate since the 1990s when he returned to Beirut from studies in Iran.

Israel Launches New Strikes On Southern Beirut

According to Al Jazeera, more air attacks have taken place in Beirut’s Dahiyeh area on Saturday.

The Israeli military in a recent statement confirmed that it conducted another attack in the area, which is home to about 700,000 people.

Israel destroyed several residential buildings on Friday, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 100. The casualty figures are expected to rise with search teams struggling to find bodies in the debris.

Turkish President Urges UN To Step In To Resolve Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Lebanon is the new target of Israel’s policy of “genocide, occupation, and invasion” and urged the UN Security Council and other bodies to stop the attacks.

The Israeli government is “becoming more reckless” as it is backed by world powers that provide it with weapons and ammunition to commit “massacres”, the Turkish president said in a post on X.

“It’s challenging all humanity, human values ​​and international law,” he added.

Erdogan also said Turkey stood with the Lebanese people and government, offering his condolences for those killed in the Israeli strikes, while saying the Muslim world should show a more “determined” stance.

- Al Jazeera

'50,000 Lebanese & Syrians Have Crossed To Syria': UNHC

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi in a post on X stated, "More than 50,000 Lebanese and Syrians living in Lebanon have now crossed into Syria fleeing Israeli airstrikes."

He added, “Well over 200,000 are displaced inside Lebanon.”

The relief operations are under way in both countries.

Iran To Continue Nasrallah's Path

Iran’s foreign ministry says the path of Hezbollah’s chief Hassan Nasrallah will continue despite his killing in an Israeli air strike on Beirut yesterday.

“The glorious path of the leader of the resistance, Hassan Nasrallah, will continue and his sacred goal will be realised in the liberation of Quds [Jerusalem], God willing,” said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani on X mourning his death.

Israeli Military Says, ‘World a safer place’ After Death Of Nasrallah

Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari has called Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah one of Israel’s “greatest enemies” and claimed his killing made the world “safer”.

In a televised briefing, Hagari said the group’s remaining senior members would still be targeted.

He added that the “Hezbollah headquarters” in Beirut where the group’s leader was killed was a legitimate military target under international law.

- Al Jazeera

France Says Working To Prevent ‘Destabilisation’ After Nasrallah's Death

France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said in a statement that it is in contact with the Lebanese authorities and France’s partners in the region to prevent any destabilisation and conflagration “following the confirmation of the assassination of Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah”.

The ministry also stressed that the security and protection of civilians must be guaranteed.

- Al Jazeera

Hezbollah Confirms Hassan Nasrallah Killed In Airstrike

Hezbollah has confirmed that its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has been killed in an Israeli airstrike. It vowed to continue the battle against Israel.

The group said in a statement it would continue its battle against Israel "in support of Gaza and Palestine, and in defence of Lebanon and its steadfast and honourable people".

New Israeli Strike Hits Building In Southern Beirut

A recent Israeli strike targeted a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut, according to a Lebanese security official.

The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the situation, reported that the strike occurred in an area known as a Hezbollah stronghold.

Khamenei Calls On Muslims To Support Hezbollah

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called on Muslims to support the people of Lebanon and Hezbollah in their fight against Israel. Following the reported killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by the Israeli army, Khamenei stated that the future of the region depends on the resistance forces, led by Hezbollah.

Israeli Army Hits Over 140 Hezbollah Targets In Lebanon

The Israeli army announced that it has attacked more than 140 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon since last night, as reported by Reuters. This action is part of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Lebanon Stops Iranian Plane From Entering Airspace

Lebanon's Transport Ministry has instructed an Iranian plane not to enter its airspace after Israel threatened to use "force" if the aircraft landed at Beirut airport. A ministry source stated that it was unclear what was on the plane but emphasized that the safety of people is the top priority.

Israel On High Alert

Israel has heightened its security in anticipation of a broader conflict following the killing of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani expressed hope that this event might alter Hezbollah’s actions.

In response, Hezbollah claimed to have launched missile strikes on Israeli locations, including Rosh Pina in the north, in retaliation for Israeli attacks on Lebanese cities and civilians.

Iran's Supreme Leader Moved To Secure Location Amid Heightened Tensions

Two regional officials report that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been relocated to a secure facility within the country under increased security measures. The move follows Israel’s announcement of the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

According to sources, Iran is maintaining close contact with Hezbollah and other regional proxies to decide on their next course of action.

Israeli Airstrikes Devastate Dozens Of Buildings In South Beirut

Intense Israeli airstrikes overnight demolished dozens of buildings in southern Beirut, following the reported killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, according to AFP. Thousands of residents evacuated the densely populated Dahiyeh district as fires continued to burn on Saturday morning. Streets were left blocked by debris and twisted metal, with smoke rising from multiple areas in the aftermath of the strikes.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict LIVE Updates: Airstrikes Kill Over 700 People In Lebanon 

Israel dramatically intensified its airstrikes in Lebanon this week, saying it is determined to put an end to more than 11 months of Hezbollah fire into its territory. The escalated campaign has killed more than 720 people in Lebanon, including dozens of women and children, according to Health Ministry statistics.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict LIVE: Conflict Escalates After Israel's Remote Attacks On Lebanon

The conflict between the two Middle Eastern nations intensified following Israel's remote explosions in Lebanon using the electronic gadgets used by the Hezbollah members.

In two consecutive incidents, several pagers and walkie-talkies exploded in Beirut and other areas killing and injuring many people.

Israel-Lebanon Conflict LIVE: 'Message Is Very Clear', Says IDF

Citing a video message by the Israeli Defence Force (IDF), a BBC report said following Friday's airstrike, the IDF's Chief of Staff, Lt Gen. Herzi Halevi, “The message is very clear, whoever threatens Israeli citizens we know how get [them], in the north, south, or further away."

"It was the right time, [we] did it in a very precise way", he added

"This is not the end of our toolbox, we have to be very clear. We have more capacity going forward," Halevi said.

Israel-Lebanon Conflict LIVE: Nasrallah's Daughter Reported Dead As Well

Earlier it was told that Hassan Nasrallah's daughter Zainab Nasrallah was killed as well in Israeli airstrikes. However, no official confirmation has been received as of now from the Lebanese militant outfit. If true, Zainab's death will carry the potential to escalate the tension further between Hezbollah and Israel.

Middle East Tensions LIVE: Hezbollah Top Man Nasrallah Killed

The attack on Friday came in the form of a series of massive explosions targeting the leader of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah, according to two people familiar with the matter. The news of the deadly blasts came as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu was briefing reporters after his UNGA address.

Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Continue As Other Countries Urge For Immediate Ceasefire | Top Points

  • Lebanese militant group Hezbollah's chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike.

  • Reportedly, Hassan Nasrallah's daughter Zainab Nasrallah was also killed today.

  • Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been relocated to a secure facility following rising tension in Middle-east.

  • Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari has called Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah one of Israel’s “greatest enemies” and claimed his killing made the world “safer”.

  • Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah's cousin and head of Hezbollah's political affairs, might be a potential successor.

  • Israel continued to strike Southern Beirut on Saturday.

  • France and China urge United Nations to step in for preventing further damage in Middle-east.

  • UN informed that more than 50,000 Lebanese and Syrians living in Lebanon have now crossed into Syria fleeing Israeli airstrikes.