Israel confirms the killing of a terrorist believed to be a future leader of Hezbollah
Hashem Safieddine was responsible for directing terrorist attacks against Israel and was involved in Hezbollah’s central decision-making processes.
Israel officially announced the death of Hashem Safieddine, a high-ranking Hezbollah terrorist and cousin of the group’s recently deceased leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
Safieddine was viewed as a future leader of Hezbollah.
He was involved in directing attacks against Israel and played a significant role in Hezbollah’s decision-making.
The IDF further noted the elimination of terrorist Ali Hussein Hazima, commander of Hezbollah’s Intelligence Headquarters, responsible for directing attacks on IDF soldiers.
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Hezbollah has carried out numerous terrorist attacks, including major incidents like the suicide bombings at the U.S. Embassy and Marine barracks in Beirut in the 1980s.
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Israel has a history of conflict with Hezbollah, and tensions have intensified recently.
On September 23, 2024, the IDF targeted Hezbollah positions in Lebanon in a mission called Northern Arrows.
The operation included strikes on terrorist operatives, ammunition depots, rocket launchers, and missile facilities.
Hezbollah responded by launching rockets at Israeli bases, but no casualties were reported.
Israeli military forces fire rockets from the Iron Dome defense system to intercept rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, near Sderot on May 13, 2023. Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images
Israel’s air defense systems have successfully intercepted most missiles and drones targeting the country.
The THAAD system provides protection against various ballistic missile threats, including those from Iran targeting Israel.
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The Lebanese government attributed the blasts to Israel, although Israel has not confirmed or denied involvement.
Reuters contributed to this report.
