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Defense Minister Israel Katz referred to the Israeli Air Force planes circling in the skies over Beirut during the funeral of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah saying that this sends a clear and unambiguous message to the terrorist organization.

"The Israeli Air Force planes that are now circling in the skies over Beirut over Hassan Nasrallah's funeral are conveying a clear message: whoever threatens to destroy Israel and attacks Israel – that will be their end," Katz said.

He added: "You will specialize in funerals – and we in victories."

Nasrallah was eliminated in an airstrike on Hezbollah’s underground headquarters in the heart of Beirut in September 2024.