Israeli forces have claimed responsibility for the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah, on Saturday. The Israeli army’s statement, which has yet to be confirmed by Hezbollah, alleges that Nasrallah was killed alongside other senior commanders of the militant group.
According to the Israeli military, among those killed were Ali Karaki, commander of Hezbollah’s Southern Front, as well as additional high-ranking Hezbollah figures. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Israeli military spokesperson Nadav Shoshani declared, "Hassan Nasrallah is dead."
Despite Israel's claim, Hezbollah has not officially confirmed Nasrallah’s death. A source close to Hezbollah, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, revealed that contact with Nasrallah had been lost since Friday evening. The source could not confirm whether Nasrallah had indeed been killed.
Speculation regarding Nasrallah’s whereabouts has surfaced before. The source pointed out that during Israel's war with Hezbollah in 2006, there were similar rumors of Nasrallah's death, only for the leader to later reappear unharmed. The loss of communication with Nasrallah over the past two days has fueled concern and speculation, though Hezbollah has remained silent on the matter.
Shortly after the Israeli military's announcement, air-raid sirens were heard in northern Israeli settlements near Jerusalem, signaling what appeared to be an unusually long-range rocket attack from Lebanon. This escalation in hostilities adds to the already tense situation between Israel and Hezbollah, a group considered a formidable regional force.
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