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    Israel kills Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in major escalation

    Austin OmondiBy Austin OmondiSeptember 28, 2024Updated:September 28, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    In a major escalation of the ongoing middle-east conflict, Israel has killed Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah in a targeted air strike in Beirut.

    The attack, which targeted Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh, was confirmed by both Israel military and Hezbollah sources.

    “Hassan Nasrallah is dead,” IDF spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

    Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed Nasrallah’s death on X, saying “Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world.”

    Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of an evil terrorist organization; the senior terrorists eliminated with him, and the central headquarters they were in, were legitimate military targets under international law. Nasrallah intentionally built Hezbollah’s central headquarters under… pic.twitter.com/8SaRT6YDmX

    — דובר צה״ל דניאל הגרי – Daniel Hagari (@IDFSpokesperson) September 28, 2024

    IDF said the airstrike on Beirut was based on years of tracking Nasrallah’s movements. It did not provide information on the munitions used, but they said they took action to avoid civilian casualties.

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    • Israel on high alert
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    A major escalation

    The airstrike, described as a significant escalation in the ongoing war, also killed Ali Karki, the commander of Hezbollah’s Southern Front, and other high-ranking commanders.

    The air strike leveled six apartment buildings, with Lebanon’s Ministry of Health confirming at least 6 people were killed and 91 more injured in the strike.

    Nasrallah, 64, was the Secretary-General of Hezbollah and has been at the helm for the last three decades. He is credited with transforming Hezbollah into a significant military and political organization that is trusted by the Lebanese people.

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    Nasrallah has also been Iran’s key representative in the region, and it is seen as a huge setback to Iran’s efforts in the ongoing conflict with Israel.

    Israel on high alert

    Following the strike, Israel has placed IDF on high alert, as it anticipates retaliatory attacks from Hezbollah and its allies in the Middle East.

    “Hezbollah still has rockets and missiles and has the capability of shooting many of them simultaneously,” Shoshani said.

    The IDF emphasized that the strike was part of its strategy to dismantle Hezbollah’s leadership and its military capabilities.

    Shortly after Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu landed after attending the UN General Assembly in New York, air raid sirens sounded across Central Israel. IDF said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, but it was not clear whether it targeted Netanyahu’s plane.

    Hezbollah retaliation

    While confirming the death of its leader, Hezbollah vowed to continue its military campaign against Israel in support of Gaza and Palestine”. After the strike on Friday, Hezbollah fired multiple projectiles into Northern and Central Israel.

    The group is expected to intensify hostilities against Israel, which could draw other Iran-backed militia in Syria and Iraq. Hamas issued its condolences to Hezbollah, saying “assassinations will only increase the resistance in Lebanon and Palestine in determination and resolve.”

    With Nasrallah’s death, Hezbollah is expected to announce the next Secretary-General for the organization. Hashen Safieddine, Nasrallah’s cousin and head of the group’s executive council is viewed as the likely successor, due to his close ties to Iran and his role in Hezbollah’s political activities.

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    Austin Omondi

    Austin Omondi is the Current Affairs editor at Tribune.co.ke. With a BA in International Relations from USIU, Austin brings a keen analytical perspective to his coverage of politics, economics, the African economy, and trending news in Kenya. When he’s not dissecting the latest political developments or economic trends, Austin indulges his passion for automobiles.

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