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Israeli Airstrike on Beirut's Ras al-Nabaa Kills Hezbollah Media Chief

Nov 17, 2024, 12:24 PM

An Israeli airstrike on Sunday targeted the Baath Party building in the Ras al-Nabaa area of central Beirut, killing Mohammad Afif, the head of media relations and chief spokesman for Hezbollah, according to multiple reports from Lebanese security sources and media outlets. The strike, which also left five dead and seven injured, marks a significant escalation as Israeli forces are now targeting senior Hezbollah officials in densely populated areas previously considered outside the scope of Israeli aggression. The targeted building was linked to Assad's regime. The attack underscores the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.