Israeli army has confirmed the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Nasrallah, who had been the leader of Hezbollah for 32 years, was reportedly killed in a strike on Beirut. Israel Defense Forces stated that he “will no longer be able to terrorize the world.” This move shows a departure from Israel’s previous stance of not targeting senior leaders of Hezbollah. Under Nasrallah’s leadership, Hezbollah has trained fighters for various groups and obtained weapons from Iran to use against Israel.
The killing of Nasrallah has raised concerns about an escalation of the conflict, as well as potential retaliation and involvement of other countries like Iran and Yemen. Thousands of residents fled Beirut’s southern suburbs after the strikes, seeking shelter in parks and streets. Lebanon’s health ministry reported casualties from the attacks.
In response, Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel, escalating tensions further. Israel claimed to have killed other Hezbollah commanders in the strikes. The situation remains tense and uncertain, with fears of a wider regional conflict. The UN has called for a ceasefire in the Middle East to end the violence. The conflict has drawn international attention and condemnation, with protests in Iranian cities and Yemen against Israel’s attacks. The US has indicated reevaluation of its forces in the region, while European leaders have voiced concern over the escalation.
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