Israel pronounces Hezbollah leader ‘dead’ in Lebanon strike | LBC Analysis

The Israeli Defence Force has announced the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. This came after a barrage of Israeli strikes hit Beirut on Friday.

Israel says Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was the intended target of the overnight strikes, as missiles hit the Iranian-backed group’s headquarters.

The official X account of the IDF has announced the Hezbollah leader's death. A post read: "Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorise the world."

An IDF statement read: "The IDF eliminated the so-called Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the terrorist organisation Hezbollah. The IDF also killed Ali Karaki, the commander of the southern front in the terrorist organisation Hezbollah, and a number of other Hezbollah leaders."

Hezbollah sources have told Reuters he is alive despite the heavy strikes.

Simon Marks is joined by Kareem Chehayeb, Middle East reporter for the Associated Press, Alistair Burt, Former UK Middle East and North Africa Minister and Jasmine El-Gamal, Middle East affairs analyst.

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[josephmackey]

Look at the history of colonialism, evil then evil now.

[johnnypatterson]

Imagine still not understanding why the world hates you.

[jimcunningham]

Israel aren't messing about anymore no half measures

[Badgerbeard]

Nutty is out of control. The world is paying the consequences for providing impunity.

[ademolaaladetuyi]

We need to find out who is funding this station.

[antoniobarreto]

Cookies for everyone in Lebanon, so what does that tell you, that the Lebanese people are happy because they are free from tyranny

[refatrabadi]

He wants “peace”??
He means wants “ piece”…..

[ashleymoore]

12k rockets for 11 months
What did you expect ?

[alfredlevitt]

This is slighted against Israel, I think this commenter is ignorant of what has been going on there for years.

[korenmoscovich]

How does removing Nasrallah advance anything BUT peace?

[MrFarmax]

Reprisals from who? Iran is terrified from israels power and intelligence. If they can do pagers to hezbollah then think what they can do to iran

[jokesnhumor]

All those poor families who are collateral damage

[brianferguson]

Israel continues to "defend" itself against attacks by neutralising members of its opposition before they are old enough to hold a weapon. and to "deal with" women of "opposition bearing" age. A dedicated plan, carried out by a "dedicated" people.

[asafhenig]

You are absolutely right, Israel should raise white flag in order to be loved by the UK, playing the victim card will certainly make Israel stronger and safer.

[A.Kanters]

Does this Islamist cheerleader realise its war and anything goes ?

[Cool_Ok_Thanks_Bye]

Ask what the Lebanese and syrian people say, most of them are in the streets celebrating 🎉

[Loveandlovelove]

Sorry mr moderator, you forgot to mention that everyone in the area has been warned over 5 days ago to leave. If the media houses like you guys have been saying things as they actually are, this world would probably be a better place. Anyway, just like media houses in Russia, China, etc, maybe you’re not allowed to, so I take my words back

[dembelule]

You're always so negative about Israel so why you believe what they say.

[donk]

Isn't it an irony, He watched Bibi's face to his death.

[aggreymulenda]

😂😂😂😂 Did you just say "extra judicial killing" of Nassralah 😂 You expected Israel to walk into Lebanon and apprehend him? 😂😂 Are you guys for real? 😂😂😂