Hezbollah Faces Heavy Losses in Israeli Strikes on Beirut
Hezbollah has reported a significant increase in casualties following a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting its stronghold in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The Lebanese militant group announced that at least 15 members, including two senior commanders, were killed in the latest raid on September 20, 2023. The deceased were identified as Ibrahim Aqil, head of the elite Radwan unit, and Ahmed Wahbi, who led military operations for the same unit. This attack marks a severe escalation in the ongoing conflict, which has intensified since Hezbollah opened the southern front against Israel in support of Hamas in Gaza.
The Israeli military confirmed the deaths, stating that Aqil and other Radwan commanders were planning an operation aimed at infiltrating Israeli territory. The military's targeted strikes have reportedly resulted in at least 37 fatalities among Hezbollah members in recent days, leading to widespread condemnation from the Iranian embassy in Lebanon, which described the attacks as acts of madness.
Escalating Conflict and International Repercussions
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