Israel confirms death of Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine

AFP

Israel has confirmed the death of Hashem Safieddine, the heir apparent to former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in a strike in Beirut's southern suburbs three weeks ago.

The Israeli military described Safieddine's death as part of a broader offensive against Hezbollah amid escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border.

Israeli army chief Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi stated, "We have reached Nasrallah, his replacement, and most of Hezbollah's senior leadership." 

This comes in the wake of several Israeli airstrikes targeting senior Hezbollah commanders.

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the region, urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to leverage the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to secure the release of hostages and pursue a ceasefire in Gaza. 

However, ongoing violence in Lebanon, including recent Israeli airstrikes that have killed at least 18 people, complicates these diplomatic efforts.

Hezbollah has responded with continued attacks against Israeli targets, asserting that its military capabilities remain intact despite Israeli assaults. 

The situation remains tense, with significant casualties reported on both sides and a rising humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, where at least 1.2 million people have been displaced.
 

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