Hezbollah chief-of-staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai killed in Beirut strike: Israel - India Today
Israel carried out a high-intensity airstrike in Beirut, marking its first major attack on the Lebanese capital in several months. The operation reportedly targeted Hezbollah’s Chief of Staff, a key figure in the group’s military command. This strike comes amid rising tensions across the region, with both Israel and Hezbollah trading hostile actions along the border in recent weeks. According to initial reports, the targeted building suffered extensive damage, and the incident has sparked renewed concerns about a wider conflict. Lebanese authorities confirmed casualties but are still assessing the scale of destruction. Israel claims the operation was aimed at preventing future attacks and disrupting Hezbollah’s strategic planning. The strike has intensified fears of escalation at a time when diplomatic efforts are already strained. With foreign governments calling for calm, the situation remains volatile as both sides brace for potential retaliation.
The Key points
- Israel conducted a rare airstrike in central Beirut.
- The target was reportedly Hezbollah’s Chief of Staff.
- The attack marks Israel’s first Beirut strike in months.
- Heavy damage was reported around the strike location.
- Lebanese officials are assessing casualties and destruction.
- Israel says the strike aimed to disrupt future Hezbollah attacks.
- Tensions along the Israel–Lebanon border have recently escalated.
- Hezbollah has not yet confirmed details about the targeted leader.
- The attack raised international concerns of broader conflict.
- Diplomatic appeals for restraint followed immediately after the strike.
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