Israel Probes if Nasrallah Hit in Friday Strike on Hezbollah's Beirut Headquarters

Sep 27, 2024, 04:20 PM

On Friday, Israeli military officials announced they are investigating whether Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was present at the group's headquarters in Beirut's Southern Suburb during a recent Israeli Air Force strike. The headquarters, reportedly located beneath civilian infrastructure, was targeted by Israeli forces, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirming they struck Hezbollah's central command. Sources cited by Israeli media, including Channel 12 and outlets such as Axios and Al Arabiya, indicate that the primary target of the strike was Nasrallah himself. The attack reflects escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, as authorities check if Nasrallah was hit in the operation.