Israel's military has confirmed that Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorist organization, was killed in a strike on the group's headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out the attack, targeting Nasrallah and other high-ranking Hezbollah officials. The strike resulted in at least two other deaths and dozens of injuries, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
The IDF's Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, said the strike was a message to anyone who threatens Israeli citizens, stating, This is not the end of our toolbox. The message is simple, anyone who threatens the citizens of Israel - We will know how to reach them.
Hezbollah, in a statement, confirmed Nasrallah's death and vowed to continue its fight against Israel, saying it will continue to support Gaza and Palestine, and defend Lebanon and its people.
The strike is a significant escalation in the long-standing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, and comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region. The IDF's action is likely to be seen as a major blow to Hezbollah's leadership and a significant escalation of the conflict.