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New Israeli Defense Minister Claims Victory Over Hezbollah and Eliminates Hassan Nasrallah Amid Missile Attacks

Nov 10, 2024, 04:26 PM

Israel's new Defense Minister, Israel Katz, declared that the country has defeated Hezbollah, emphasizing the need to capitalize on this victory to alter the security situation in Lebanon. Katz stated that Hamas has also been structurally defeated, framing these developments as significant achievements for Israel. He highlighted the elimination of Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, as a key milestone in this context. However, skepticism surrounds these claims, particularly as Hezbollah launched missile attacks on Israel shortly after Katz's announcement, raising questions about the veracity of the victory narrative. Senior Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) officers noted that the IDF has dismantled Hezbollah's capacity for ground assaults into Israel, which is essential for facilitating the return of displaced civilians in northern Israel.