Israeli Strike on Beirut’s Ras al-Nabaa Kills Hezbollah Media Chief and Deputy

Nov 17, 2024, 01:00 PM

An Israeli airstrike on central Beirut has killed Hezbollah's head of media relations, Mohammad Afif, along with his deputy assistant and three other members of the media relations unit, according to multiple sources including Reuters and Hezbollah-affiliated media. The attack targeted the Baath Party building in the Ras al-Nabaa district, a densely populated area previously considered outside the scope of Israeli strikes. The strike resulted in five deaths and seven injuries. Afif was a key figure in Hezbollah's communications and propaganda efforts, and his death marks a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, impacting the group's communication power.