Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah confirmed the death of its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh. Israel said it had killed Nasrallah during a 'precise' operation in the Lebanese capital. Nasrallah had led the Iran-backed group for more than 30 years, with second in command Hashem Safieddine rumoured to take Nasrallah's place following his death. Lebanon's cabinet has called an emergency session following the intensive bombardments in the last two days, as thousands of people struggle to flee to safety Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed by Israel in major escalation of conflict
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli airstrike
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Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah confirmed the death of its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh. Israel said it had killed Nasrallah during a 'precise' operation in the Lebanese capital. Nasrallah had led the Iran-backed group for more than 30 years, with second in command Hashem Safieddine rumoured to take Nasrallah's place following his death. Lebanon's cabinet has called an emergency session following the intensive bombardments in the last two days, as thousands of people struggle to flee to safety Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed by Israel in major escalation of conflict
