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IDF Airstrikes Eliminate Three Senior Hezbollah Officials in Lebanon

Sep 23, 2024, 11:31 AM

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have reportedly eliminated two high-ranking Hezbollah officials, Sheikh Ali Abu Riya and Muhammad Saleh, in a series of airstrikes on Lebanon. The strikes targeted the town of Tuffah, resulting in the deaths of these senior figures. Sky News Arabia and several other sources confirmed the elimination, although some reports are still awaiting further verification. The incident marks a significant blow to Hezbollah's leadership. The United States has congratulated Israel on the operation, while France has condemned the action and expressed solidarity with Lebanon. Another senior Hezbollah official, Ali Aburia, was also reportedly killed in the strikes.