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Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Missile Commander Ibrahim Qubaisi in Beirut

Sep 24, 2024, 12:30 PM

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut on September 24, 2024, targeted and reportedly killed Ibrahim Muhammad Qubaisi, the commander of Hezbollah's missile and rocket unit. The strike, which occurred in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut, was confirmed by multiple security sources and the Israeli military. Qubaisi, also known as Abu Issa, was responsible for Hezbollah's precision-guided missile array and other missile units. The airstrike marks a significant blow to Hezbollah's military capabilities. The fate of other Hezbollah commanders present during the strike remains unclear.