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Netanyahu Confirms Killing of Hezbollah Successor Hashem Safieddine in Beirut Airstrike

Oct 8, 2024, 04:35 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israel has killed Hashem Safieddine, the likely successor to slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in a recent airstrike in Beirut. Netanyahu stated that Hezbollah is now without a head, as both Nasrallah and his replacement have been eliminated. This announcement was made during a speech directed at the Lebanese people, where Netanyahu urged them to break free from Hezbollah. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also supported this claim, indicating that the leadership of Hezbollah is in disarray following the airstrike last week. Netanyahu emphasized that Hezbollah is weaker than it has been for many years. However, some Israeli officials, including the IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, mentioned that the military is still verifying the results of the strike.