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Israel Assassinates Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah on September 27 After Decades of Intelligence Work

Dec 29, 2024, 05:39 PM

Israel's extensive intelligence operation against Hezbollah, spanning decades, culminated in the assassination of the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, on September 27, and a significant military campaign. The operation involved covert technological tactics, including the use of remotely detonated explosives hidden in thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah members. This campaign combined with a heavy aerial bombardment aimed at destroying the group's missile and rocket capabilities. Israeli intelligence had deeply infiltrated Hezbollah, tracking the movements of its leaders and even personal details such as the four mistresses of senior commander Fuad Shukr. The assassination of Nasrallah occurred when Israeli F-15 jets destroyed his underground bunker, killing him and other top commanders. The operation was part of a broader strategy to dismantle Hezbollah, which was executed following years of meticulous intelligence gathering.