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News in English (USA) / 08.10.2024 / 21:00

Intensifying Israeli Operations Against Hezbollah Leadership Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has declared that Israel has successfully killed multiple successors to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, including a recent strike that reportedly eliminated Nasrallah's direct replacement. While Netanyahu asserts that these actions have substantially weakened Hezbollah, contrasting statements from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) indicate uncertainty about the status of Nasrallah's successor. As Israeli airstrikes continue to target important Hezbollah figures and infrastructure in Beirut, including strikes on their headquarters, the situation remains volatile, with heightened tensions as Hezbollah responds by launching rockets at Haifa. Analysts are closely monitoring the implications of these operations on Hezbollah's organizational structure, as officials suggest that the group's leadership is significantly damaged. Meanwhile, reports indicate that the potential successor to Nasrallah has lost contact amid these escalating attacks.
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