Israel Kills Hezbollah's Nasrallah; Biden Enhances US Forces, Calls Death 'Measure of Justice'

Sep 28, 2024, 04:59 PM

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 28, 2024, bringing an end to his four-decade reign of terror during which he orchestrated attacks that killed hundreds of Americans and thousands of Israelis and Lebanese civilians, including bombing American embassies. President Joe Biden issued a statement calling Nasrallah's death a "measure of justice" for his many victims, and reaffirmed US support for Israel's right to defend itself. He also directed Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to further enhance the defense posture of US military forces in the Middle East to deter aggression, expressing concern about the potential for a wider war in the region. US politicians from both parties praised Nasrallah's death, emphasizing that the world is safer without him.