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Israel says Hezbollah leader Nasrallah is dead

Nathan RennoldsSep 28, 2024, 16:01 IST

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Hassan Nasrallah.Hussein Malla / AP Images

The IDF said on Saturday that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is dead.
Israel said it carried out a strike against Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut on Friday.

The Israel Defense Forces said on Saturday that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was "eliminated," per AFP.

In a post on X, the IDF said: "Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world."

It comes after the Israeli military said on Friday it had carried out a strike against Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut.

The strike targeted Nasrallah, who has led the Lebanese militant group for more than three decades, per multiple reports, citing both Israeli and US officials.

This is a breaking news story. Check back for further updates.