The Israeli military says it has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike in Beirut. This could change the balance of power in the region.
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The Israeli military has announced that it has killed Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, in a recent airstrike on Beirut, Lebanon. However, Hezbollah has not confirmed this information yet.
On Saturday, the Israeli military says, “Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world.” Along with Nasrallah, they claimed that several other Hezbollah commanders, including Ali Karki, were also killed in the attack. The airstrike took place in the Dahiyeh area, a southern suburb of Beirut.
The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that six people died, and 91 others were injured due to the airstrike. The bombing destroyed six apartment buildings in the area. Following the initial strike, Israeli forces continued to target other areas in southern Beirut and Lebanon throughout the day.
Hassan Nasrallah, who is 64 years old, had been the leader of Hezbollah for over 30 years. He played a crucial role in shaping the group's military and political strategies.
Al Jazeera’s reporter in Beirut, Zeina Khodr, noted that Nasrallah was not just a symbolic figure; he was central to Hezbollah's planning and actions. The loss of Nasrallah would be a significant blow to Hezbollah and its influence in the region.
With this development, many are wondering how Iran, which supports Hezbollah, will respond. “The day ahead is a big question mark for the region,” said Al Jazeera’s Stephanie Dekker. The situation remains tense as the world watches for further developments.
