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Israel Confirms Hezbollah Leaders Ibrahim Aqil and Ahmed Wahbi Killed in Friday Airstrike While Plotting October 7-Style Attack

Sep 22, 2024, 11:17 AM

Israel has confirmed that senior Hezbollah leaders killed in a Friday airstrike were meeting to plan a large-scale attack similar to the October 7 atrocities. The meeting, held in Beirut's Dahieh district, was reportedly to discuss a ground invasion into Israeli territory, specifically targeting northern Israel, in response to the pager explosions. The Israeli airstrike resulted in the deaths of two top Hezbollah leaders, Ibrahim Aqil and Ahmed Wahbi. Israeli President Herzog stated in an interview that the leaders were plotting an attack codenamed 'Conquer the Galilee'. The situation has escalated tensions in the Middle East, with Iran condemning the Israeli actions as 'madness'.