The Israeli military announced on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, that it had conducted a strike in Beirut, resulting in the death of a senior Hezbollah commander. This action occurred on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attack, which was commemorated with mourning and demonstrations worldwide.
According to the military, the strike targeted Suhail Husseini, a high-ranking Hezbollah official responsible for overseeing logistics, budgeting, and management within the militant group. Hezbollah has not yet issued a response to this incident.
Husseini was reportedly involved in the procurement and distribution of advanced weapons from Iran to various Hezbollah units, and he also held a position on the group’s military council.
In recent weeks, Israeli strikes have eliminated key figures within Hezbollah, including their leader Hassan Nasrallah. Additionally, Israel launched a limited ground operation in southern Lebanon last week.
Despite these losses, Hezbollah has vowed to continue its offensive against Israel, including the firing of rockets, missiles, and drones. This ongoing conflict is intertwined with the situation in the Gaza Strip, where Hamas, a close ally of Hezbollah, has been engaged in a year-long war with Israel.
On Monday, Palestinian militants in Gaza launched a barrage of rockets into Israel, highlighting their determination in the face of Israeli aggression. The conflict in Gaza has resulted in significant casualties, destruction, and displacement of civilians.
Meanwhile, tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have escalated, with Lebanon reporting Israeli airstrikes resulting in the deaths of firefighters. Despite these developments, Hezbollah continues to launch attacks against Israel.
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A year ago, Hamas-led militants conducted a series of attacks in Israel, resulting in numerous casualties and abductions. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing hostilities between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah.
The conflict between Israel and its adversaries shows no signs of abating, with both sides continuing to engage in military actions and retaliations.
Published – October 08, 2024 11:55 am IST
