Israel Targets Hezbollah Leader In Beirut, Lebanon, Carries Out Further Strikes On Group
Israel did not notify the United States about the strike until it was in the midst of being carried out, according to the Pentagon's Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin
BEIRUT - The Israeli military targeted the headquarters of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Beirut, Lebanon's capital. The military's main target was the leader of the group, Hassan Nasrallah. Edit: The Israeli military has now confirmed the death of the Hezbollah leader, as well as the Commander of Hezbollah's Southern Front, Ali Karki.
Attached are the radio communications of the Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar and the Commander of the 69th Squadron:
IDF: Attached is additional information regarding the former Hezbollah Secretary General, Hassan Nasrallah, and the former Commander of Hezbollah's Southern Front, Ali Karki, who were eliminated yesterday by the IDF:
An Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that it’s, “Hard to believe he [Nasrallah] got out of it alive,” after the strike was carried out.
Israel did not notify the United States about the strike until it was in the midst of being carried out, according to the Pentagon's Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin:
The Israeli military also reported, "Muhammad Ali Ismail, the Commander of Hezbollah’s Missile Unit in southern Lebanon, and his deputy, Hussein Ahmad Ismail, were eliminated in a precise IAF strike".
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Following an Israeli Strike on Lebanese Hizbollah
September 27, 2024, Joint Base , after returning from the AUKUS Defence Ministers' Meeting Communique in London: I know that you're seeing reports about a significant strike today in Beirut.
I spoke by phone earlier today to my counterpart in Israel Minister Gallant.
The United States was not involved in Israel's operation. We had no advance warning. My call with Minister Gallant took place while Israel's operation was already underway.
As you know this operation took place just a few hours ago and they're still making assessments, so I don't have any further information or specifics for you at this time. You've heard me say a number of times, an all-out war should be avoided.
Diplomacy continues to be the best way forward — and it's the fastest way to let displaced Israeli and Lebanese citizens return to their homes on both sides of the border.
I'll be talking with Minister Gallant again soon and I look to get an update from him when we have that conversation. Thank you.
Israeli Military Statements On Ongoing Operations In Lebanon:
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