Israeli Airstrike Targets Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah: Mixed Reports on His Fate
In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the Israeli army conducted a precision airstrike on Hezbollah's headquarters in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, on Saturday, targeting the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. This military action, described by local sources as the largest since the onset of recent conflicts, has left the region on edge as reports about Nasrallah's status remain conflicting.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the successful bombing of Hezbollah's headquarters, which was reportedly located under a residential building. Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Yoav Galant and Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, monitored the operation from a secure command center, suggesting the airstrike was executed with precision. However, Lebanese media showcased videos of extensive damage and smoke rising from the area, indicating a broader impact on civilian infrastructure, with at least four buildings reported damaged.
While the IDF claimed that Hassan Nasrallah, a prominent figure in Hezbollah and a key target for Israel, was likely killed in the strike, Hezbollah has yet to confirm or deny these reports. An anonymous Lebanese security source relayed to Reuters that the airstrike was aimed directly at Nasrallah, but conflicting statements have emerged, including assertions from Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency that he is in
