The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday carried out another round of deadly airstrikes on Hezbollah’s main headquarters in the Lebanese capital Beirut, sources claim. Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, head of Iran-backed terrorist group Were present inside the building at the time of the attack.
According to Reuters, which cited the Axios report, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was the target of the attack, and the IDF was working to confirm whether he was killed.
The Israeli military announced it carried out a “precision strike” on Hezbollah’s central headquarters, destroying at least six buildings, marking a major escalation in its conflict with the Iran-backed group. Lebanon’s health ministry said at least two people were killed and dozens were injured.
A Hezbollah source claimed Nasrallah was alive, with Iran’s Tasnim news agency also reporting his safety. However, a senior Iranian security official told Reuters that Tehran was confirming its position.
Hezbollah’s al-Manar television reported that four buildings were destroyed as a result of the attacks, with several casualties. According to the news agency AP, buildings were turned into debris in the explosion, the explosion was so powerful that it turned buildings into debris up to 30 kilometers north of Beirut, windows were shaken and houses were shaken.
“Shortly ago, the Israel Defense Forces carried out a precision strike on the central headquarters of the Hezbollah terrorist organization, taking the necessary action to protect our people, so that Israeli families can live safely in their homes.” IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said.
A Hezbollah official told Reuters that Hashem Saffieddin, a relative of the group’s senior leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was alive after the attack.
Amid the latest developments, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cut short his trip to New York and will return to Israel shortly, according to a statement from his office.
Speaking at the UN General Assembly just hours before the attack, Netanyahu said, “As long as Hezbollah chooses the path of war, Israel has no choice and Israel has no choice but to eliminate this threat and protect our citizens.” They have every right to be brought back to their homes.”
He said, “Israel has been enduring this intolerable situation for almost a year. Well, I’m here today to say enough is enough.”
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated rapidly after thousands of pages and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah were exploded a few days ago. Accusing Tel Aviv of being behind the incident, Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel, triggering a major conflict as Israel responded with airstrikes. More than 700 people have been killed and more than 30,000 displaced in just one week.
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