Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Reportedly Killed in Beirut Airstrikes

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Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Hezbollah, was killed in airstrikes carried out by Israel in Beirut, according to an Israeli statement released on Saturday. The Lebanese cleric, who had led the militant group since 1992, was reportedly targeted in a Friday attack on an underground command center located in southern Beirut.

Hassan Nasrallah is dead. pic.twitter.com/x4mx8rAirP

— Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) September 28, 2024

 

 

 

"The Israel Defense Forces confirm that Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Hezbollah terrorist organization and one of its founders, was eliminated yesterday," Israel stated in an official release shared online.

 

Nasrallah has been a significant figure in regional politics for decades, having taken the reins of Hezbollah after his predecessor, Abbas al-Musawi, was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike. His leadership of Hezbollah positioned him as a key player within the Iran-backed "Axis of Resistance," a regional alliance that opposes Israel and Western influence in the Middle East.

 

 

Nasrallah’s death, marks a major development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a group that has been central to the military and political landscape of Lebanon. Israel has repeatedly accused Hezbollah of being a terrorist organization, citing its involvement in numerous attacks against Israeli targets over the years.

 

The destruction of the command center in southern Beirut is seen as part of Israel’s broader efforts to weaken Hezbollah’s infrastructure and leadership. The militant group, which operates with significant Iranian backing, has long been a thorn in Israel’s side, particularly in border clashes and through its military involvement in the Syrian conflict.

 

Nasrallah’s demise could have far-reaching consequences for both Hezbollah and the wider region. His leadership had been marked by a combination of military strategy and political maneuvering, solidifying Hezbollah’s role not only as a militant force but also as a key player in Lebanese politics. The group's ties with Iran and its opposition to Israeli interests have made Nasrallah a figure of both admiration and revulsion, depending on one's perspective in the region.

 

The situation remains fluid, with both sides expected to release more information in the coming days. However, Israel's announcement points to a significant shift in the conflict, potentially paving the way for further escalation between the two long-time adversaries.

 

Based on a report from: Politico 2024-09-28

 

 

 

[Tug]

A bit of good news to start my day!to long in coming though and the collateral damage is horrible it’s a good lesson for the terrorist and the people who harbor them.

[Bkk Brian]

IMAGE: This is reportedly  dead Hezbollah leader Nasrallah's bunker where he was eliminated, 90 feet underground. 

 

[JonnyF]

Good news. Glad to see the funding for Israel being put to good use. 

[Yagoda]

Boom. The world has been lightened by the removal of a scumbag. Hey Benny do the Mullahs next. Those of us who had friends and family murdered by you all hope you all die screaming and that your 72 virgins all look like a bit chunkier Lizzo in spandex who rode a camel for a week.

[mdr224]

13 hours ago, Tug said:

A bit of good news to start my day!to long in coming though and the collateral damage is horrible it’s a good lesson for the terrorist and the people who harbor them.

Didnt expect youd think this was good news..

[Yagoda]

4 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

Didnt expect youd think this was good news..

Yes his chosen leaders sure are unhappy.

 

Here is a great analysis. 

https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/israel-middle-east/articles/killing-nasrallah

[Tug]

20 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

Didnt expect youd think this was good news..

Why on earth or outer space for that matter  would you think I wouldn't be delighted this scum bag is dead?

[candide]

Good news that Hamas is now beheaded. I hope Lebanon can ultimately get freed from its influence and become a 'normal' country again!

Edited 15 hours ago by candide

[Patong2021]

16 hours ago, Tug said:

A bit of good news to start my day!to long in coming though and the collateral damage is horrible it’s a good lesson for the terrorist and the people who harbor them.

 

Collateral damage? The Hezbollah  bunker was intentionally located  there. The buildings were populated by Hezbollah workers and associates. The people living there were all affiliated and part of the terrorist organization. Everyone knew what the risks of living at a Hezbollah HQ was. They did not care.

[Patong2021]

Nasrallah set the wheels in motion when he helped the  responsible parties of the 1983 mass murder of US and French  nationals in Beirut.  Hezbollah was  responsible for the planning and execution of the  bombings, which resulted in the deaths of 307 people, including 241 U.S. military personnel and 58 French soldiers. Nasrallah  had been been providing organizational cover and funding for terrorists.

 

 Ibrahim Aqil, the Hezbollah operations commander recently killed in an Israeli strike, had a $7 million bounty on his head for  the 1983 Beirut bombings  Fuad Shukr also implicated  in the Beirut bombings  had just overseen the mass murder of 12 Druze children in a missile strike when he was eliminated in in July. Both were close associates of Nasrallah and leaders of Hezbollah.

 

And now Nasrallah joins them. 

 

Remember too that Hezbollah was created by the Iranian Republican Guards, the militant anti western Iranian  military group which has had a direct role in the  murder of 500,000 syrians and the creation of 14 million Syrian refugees. Nasrallah actively supported the slaughter of Assad opponents.

 

Anyone complaining over his death, is a supporter of the Syrian genocide.

[AndreasHG]

Interesting article today on the Financial Times on how the Hezbollah, by providing military support to the Syrian regime of the al-Assad family, and by helping to crush the popular uprise in the country bordering Lebanon, became permeable to the Israeli intelligence agencies.

 

The Hezbollah evolved from a homegrown terrorist organization, whose adherents were handpicked from members of closely related Shia tribes, to regional power broker, enlisting ever-increasing numbers of fighters without adequate vetting, becoming arrogant and careless in the process.

Furthermore, to support the al-Assad regime, the Hezbollah had to interact on a regular basis with the notoriously corrupt Syrian intelligence services, and with the Russian intelligence services, whose every move is closely monitored by the USA.

The Israeli intelligence agencies had therefore countless opportunities and time to infiltrate the Hezbollah, draw a detailed organizational chart, and carefully select sensible targets. 

 

The suffering of the Syrian people at the hands of the Hezbollah has not been in vane. If many Hezbollah leaders faced the divine justice this month, it is also thanks to the sacrifice made by the Syrian people.

 

Edited 5 hours ago by AndreasHG

[Danderman123]

I would imagine it would be tempting for leadership of any Middle East political organization or social welfare group to take up arms against Israel - Iran will spew cash at you.

 

Unfortunately, these militant organizations hide the real problem - the oppression of Palestinians in the occupied terrorities. This will never be alleviated by terrorist attacks.

 

We've lost a year due to the Hamas attacks.