Israel Says It Killed Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut Airstrike

Israel said it carried out a precision airstrike on Hezbollah’s underground headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut, killing the group’s longtime secretary-general, Hassan Nasrallah, along with several senior commanders. The Israeli military said the strike targeted a command center used by Hezbollah’s leadership, describing the operation as a major blow to the Iran-backed militant group.

The attack marks a significant escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has intensified through months of cross-border exchanges along the Israel-Lebanon frontier. Lebanese authorities reported heavy damage in the densely populated area and said the strike caused significant casualties, though the full toll was not immediately clear.

Nasrallah had led Hezbollah for decades and was one of the most influential figures in Lebanon and the wider region. His reported death is likely to have far-reaching political and military consequences, raising fears of further retaliation and a broader regional confrontation.

The strike comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, where violence has spread across multiple fronts. Officials on both sides have warned that the situation remains volatile as diplomatic efforts struggle to contain the fighting.