Hezbollah

Report:

Hezbollah appoints replacement for Nasrallah

Hashem Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah's Executive Council, was chosen by the organization's Shura Council, on which he serves as well, to replace Hassan Nasrallah as Secretary General.

Biden:

'I will speak with Netanyahu, an all-out war must be avoided'

US President tells reporters he will speak with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stresses the importance of an all-out war in the Middle East being avoided.

Iranian Jews:

'Eulogize Nasrallah and call for revenge on Zionist regime'

The Jewish communities in Isfahan and Tehran express their condolences to Hezbollah supporters and say that 'Nasrallah was murdered in a brutal attack by the Zionist regime.'

Estimate:

Nasrallah died in agony from suffocation in the bunker

The body of the Hezbollah leader was exhumed intact, leading to the assumption that Nasrallah died as a result of suffocation and in great agony.

IDF:

More than 20 terrorists eliminated alongside Hassan Nasrallah

All senior Hezbollah officials eliminated: More than 20 terrorists eliminated alongside Hassan Nasrallah during IDF strike on Hezbollah’s central headquarters.

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Hassan Nasrallah's body recovered after elimination

Reuters reports that witnesses say Hezbollah leader's body shows no sign of injury and he was killed by the force of the blast.

Hezbollah security unit commander eliminated in Beirut

Nabil Qaouk, a high-ranking Hezbollah figure who joined the organization in the 1980s, becomes the latest Hezbollah commander to be eliminated in Lebanon.

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3D simulation of elimination of Hassan Nasrallah

The Al-Arabiya network published a video dsiplaying a simulation fo the airstrike in which Hezbollah's secretary-general was eliminated.

Bennett:

'Nasrallah's death shows Israel and the Jews never forget'

Former PM tells CNN elimination of Hezbollah's leadership a "watershed event and a huge opportunity" that would be wasted if Israel does not finish the job and eliminate the Hezbollah threat permanently.

Jared Kushner:

Nasrallah's death the most important day since Abraham Accords

Son-in-law of former US President Donald Trump who advised him on the Middle East reacts to elimination of Hezbollah leader, says those calling for a ceasefire are mistaken and Israel must finish the job.

Officials to ABC:

'Small-scale border movements' in Lebanon may have already begun

Israel still deciding whether to launch a ground operation into Lebanon; such an operation likely to be 'limited' in scope, two officials tell ABC News.

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Israel's attrition against Hezbollah in 2 weeks unprecedented'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan discusses the killing of Hassan Nasrallah with Arutz Sheva, says no Western nation has achieved anything 'remotely close' to what Israel has accomplished against Hezbollah in the last 2 weeks,

Geert Wilders to Khamenei:

'You’d better look for a good bunker'

Dutch right-wing leader responds to posts by Iran’s Supreme Leader following the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

ANALYSIS:

IDF strikes wreck Hezbollah command structure and firepower

With Hezbollah's top commanders eliminated, and tens of thousands of rockets destroyed, the IDF has significantly reduced the terror army’s attack capabilities.

Smotrich opposed Nasrallah elimination? 'Fake report'

TV report claims Ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Yariv Levin and David Amsalem opposed Nasrallah's elimination. All three ministers reject the report.

US officials:

'Possibility of a limited Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon'

US officials tell CNN there is the possibility of a limited ground incursion into Lebanon, but Israel does not appear to have made a decision yet.

Olmert reveals:

Israel was behind dramatic elimination in 2008

Former Prime Minister reveals for the first time that Israel was behind the elimination of Imad Mughniyeh, who was the head of Hezbollah's military wing, in 2008.

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Lebanese news anchor cries over Nasrallah's death

News anchor with the pro-Hezbollah Lebanese television channel Al Mayadeen bursts into tears when reporting the elimination of Hezbollah leader.

Biden:

'It's time for a ceasefire'

US President calls for ceasefire in Lebanon when asked by reporters if an Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon was inevitable.

These are the two candidates to succeed Nasrallah

Hassan Nasrallah served as the leader of the terrorist organization for 32 years, responsible for the murder of many Israeli civilians and soldiers. Who could step up to take his place at the helm of Hezbollah?

Home near Maaleh Adumim sustains direct hit

Long-range missile launched from Lebanon towards Binyamin Region, fires break out due to falling shrapnel.

Hamas:

Nasrallah elimination strengthens struggle against Israel

Hamas condemns elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, slams 'barbaric Zionist aggression' which the terror group says shows the 'cruel' nature of Israel.

Chief of Staff:

'Nasrallah wanted to destroy Israel - we eliminated him'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks following elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, stresses, 'IDF at peak readiness, is prepared for what comes next.'

From Nasrallah op:

Radio transmissions: 'We will reach everyone in every place'

Listen to the radio transmissions from the IAF commander Tomer Bar, during the operation to strike Hezbollah's HQ, eliminate Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.

IDF eliminates commander of Hezbollah's missile unit

IDF eliminates Commander of Hezbollah’s Missile Unit in southern Lebanon, alongside additional commanders in the unit.

IDF confirms:

Ali Karki, commander of Hezbollah's Southern Front, is eliminated

IDF eliminates Ali Karki, commander of Hezbollah's southern front, and Hassan Khalil Yassin, a senior terrorist in Hezbollah's intelligence array, in a strike in the Dahieh area of Beirut.

IDF confirms: Hassan Nasrallah eliminated in airstrike

Following Friday evening airstrike in Beirut, IDF confirms that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been eliminated.

Biden:

'We had no knowledge or participation in strikes in Beirut'

US President asked about Israel’s strike on Hezbollah’s command center in Beirut: We had no knowledge or participation, we're still gathering information.

IDF strikes Hezbollah headquarters

Nasrallah likely eliminated

Netanyahu approved the strike moments before his UN speech. Source close to Hezbollah says group's senior leadership is unreachable.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We will strike buildings where Hezbollah is hiding missiles'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says the IDF is still looking into the results of the strike on the Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut, stresses it "was a very accurate strike".

Gallant in the north:

'We will hit Hezbollah until Israelis can return home safely'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited Tzfat today and pledged to help the city once again achieve peace and security.

Syria claims:

5 Syrian soldiers killed in IDF airstrike in Damascus

Reported strike comes as IDF moves to counter Iranian efforts to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah through Syria.

Additional Hezbollah commanders eliminated

In the Beirut airstrike in which Ibrahim Muhammad Qabisi, Head of Hezbollah's Missiles and Rockets Force was eliminated, Hezbollah leaders Abbas Ibrahim Sharaf Ad-Din and Hussein Hany were also eliminated.

10 rockets fired at Haifa, 2 strike open areas

Sirens activiated in Haifa and the surrounding communities as Hezbollah launches barrage of rockets, residents hear explosions from interceptions.

Macron:

'US should pressure Netanyahu to accept ceasefire'

French President warns: Israel cannot invade Lebanon today. It would be a huge mistake.

Blinken to Dermer:

'Important to reach an agreement on Lebanon ceasefire'

US Secretary of State meets Strategic Affairs Minister in New York: Further escalation of the conflict will only make the objective of a ceasefire more difficult. PM's office: Israel shares the aims of the US-led initiative.

Edelstein to Netanyahu:

'Condition a ceasefire on the return of all the hostages'

MK Yuli Edelstein writes letter to the Prime Minister: "This is not the time for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, but when it comes we must include the return of all the hostages held by Hamas as a condition."

John Kirby on ceasefire:

'Netanyahu should be asked if he retracted his agreement'

White House National Security Council spokesman asked about Netanyahu's comments rejecting proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon: We would not have made the statement if we had doubts that the talks with the Israelis were positive.

Assessment in Israel:

Iran increasing the arms smuggling to Hezbollah

Defense establishment believes that, after the attacks on airports in Syria, from where weapons were smuggled to Lebanon, Hezbollah is now smuggling by land.

Hezbollah pager explosions

Norway issues warrant for suspect connected to pager supply chain

Rinson Jose is a founder of Norta Global Ltd, the Bulgarian company that was reportedly part of the pager supply chain.

IAF Commander:

We work to prevent weapons transfers to Hezbollah from Iran

Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar referred to the Air Forces activity in the past week and his readiness to expand the activity in the northern arena.

Netanyahu in New York:

'We won't stop striking Hezbollah, make no mistake'

Prime Minister Netanyahu landed in New York ahead of his UNGA address and declared: 'My policy, our policy, is clear: we continue to strike Hezbollah with full force.'

IDF exposes Hezbollah's online catfishing network

The IDF revealed a network of dozens of fake social media users run by Hezbollah terrorists with the aim of collecting intelligence on IDF soldiers and bases.

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IDF confirms: Hezbollah aerial commander eliminated in airstrike

The IDF struck the Dahieh suburb south of Beirut, killing Muhammad Hussein Srour, the commander of Hezbollah's aerial unit.

Minister Gallant:

'We are continuing our sequence of operations'

Minister of Defense Gallant approved the continued offensive actions by the IDF on the northern front and said that there is more work to do to ensure the safe return of Israel’s northern communities to their homes

Barrage of 40 rockets fired at northen Israel

Multiple projectiles intercepted, multiple impact northern Israel in latest Hezbollah barrage.

Ben-Gvir threatens to leave govt. if Israel agrees to ceasefire

National Security Minister responds to reports a ceasefire is imminent by threatening to cease voting or supporting the coalition in response to a temporary ceasefire, withdrawing from the coalition altogether in response to a permanent ceasefire.

7th Brigade simulates invasion of Lebanon

The exercise took place a few kilometers from the Lebanese border and trained the troops in maneuvering and combat in thicketed, mountainous terrain.

Netanyahu orders to tone down attacks on Lebanon

In preparation for talks on a temporary ceasefire on the northern border, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders to tone down attacks on Lebanon.

Following reports of ceasefire:

IDF continues attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF continues striking in southern Lebanon, eliminating terrorists, military structures, and weapons storehouses.

Senior US officials:

'Temporary ceasefire deal in Lebanon expected within hours'

Senior US officials tell Sky News that a temporary ceasefire deal with Hezbollah is expected within the coming hours.

US sanctions networks over trade benefitting Hezbollah

State Department announces sanctions on one individual and four entities over facilitation of trade to Syria and East Asia in support of Hezbollah and the Quds Force of the IRGC.

'The situation is intolerable'

Biden and Macron call for ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

US President and French President release statement calling for 21-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel: It is time to conclude a diplomatic settlement, but diplomacy cannot succeed amid an escalation of this conflict.

Iranian FM:

'Israel crossed all red lines, we support Hezbollah'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the region is on the brink of a “full-scale catastrophe”, stresses Iran supports Hezbollah in its "just cause" to defend Lebanon.

Macron at the UN:

'Israel can’t expand its operations in Lebanon'

French President calls for an end to hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. On Gaza, he says Israel has the right to protect its people but the operation in Gaza has gone on for “too long”.

Pentagon:

US not providing Israel intelligence or support against Hezbollah

Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh tells reporters the US is not providing any support to Israel in the current conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

IDF reveals:

Hezbollah rockets, launchers hidden in civilian homes

Military publishes images collected in recent days in which remnants of the weapons that Hezbollah had hidden in civilian homes in the heart of Lebanese villages can be seen.

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Hezbollah missile hits Mt. Hermon ski lift

A lift at the Mount Hermon ski resort was significantly damaged by a rocket launched from Lebanon. Since the war began Israel's highest mountain and the military installations on it have been targeted daily.

Israel not ruling out

US working on joint Gaza-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

For the first time, the US is working to reach a deal that would tie together both the northern and southern fronts of Israel's war, Hezbollah reportedly showing interest.

Chief of Staff in the north:

'We continue to strike and prepare to operate in Lebanon'

Halevi visited soldiers during an exercise near the border and told them: 'Your encounter with Hezbollah operatives will show them what it means to face a professional, highly skilled, and battle-experienced force.'