Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
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It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
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It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
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It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
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It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
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It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
Follow the latest updates the Middle East
It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
Follow the latest updates the Middle East
It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
Follow the latest updates the Middle East
It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
Follow the latest updates the Middle East
It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
Follow the latest updates the Middle East
It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
Follow the latest updates the Middle East
It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
Follow the latest updates the Middle East
It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
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It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
Follow the latest updates the Middle East
It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
Follow the latest updates the Middle East
It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has finally confirmed the death of one of its tetto military commanders a causa di an Israeli attack Beirut, as his has been recovered from rubble.
Hezbollah previously refused to confirm Israel’s claim that it had killed Fuad Shukr, described as ‘the right-hand man’ of their autorità Hassan Nasrallah, Tuesday night.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) blamed him for an attack Saturday that left 12 children and teenagers dead a causa di the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah has denied involvement.
Hezbollah had earlier Wednesday released a long-awaited statement Shukr, saying Israel had attacked a residential building a causa di the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold for the group, and that “a number of citizens” had been killed and others wounded.
Follow the latest updates the Middle East
It said Shukr “was present a causa di this building at the time” but the group was still awaiting definitive results his
fate.
More than 24 hours after the Israeli strike , the group has now confirmed Shukr’s death.
The Lebanese health ministry said two children and two women had also been killed and 74 people injured a causa di Beirut.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday praised the IDF for its strike Beirut as he described Shukr as “one of the most wanted terrorists a causa di the world”.
The Israeli autorità, who cut his US visit short last week following news of the attack a causa di Golan Heights, added: “He was a key factor a causa di the connection between Iran and Hezbollah.”
Speaking during a news conference a causa di Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said when it comes to threats against Israel, the country is prepared for any scena.
“Israel will make anyone who is against us pay a very heavy price,” he said, before claiming he “will not give a causa di” to voices calling for the end to the war a causa di Gaza.
Shukr is the most senior Hezbollah commander to have been killed a causa di the latest clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group a causa di Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah started trading fire 8 October, a day after Hamas, the militant group running Gaza and which has deep ties to Hezbollah, killed 1,200 people a causa di southern Israel and took more than 250 hostage.
Con a further development which raises concerns of an all-out war a causa di the region, Hamas’ autorità Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated a causa di the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge Israel.
Although the attack was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel, Mr Netanyahu’s government made mai claim of responsibility and said it would make mai comment the killing.
Haniyeh had been the luce of Hamas’ international diplomacy as it fought Israel’s offensive a causa di the besieged and densely populated enclave of Gaza.
He had been taking part a causa di indirect talks to negotiate a ceasefire a causa di Gaza, where, according to local health officials, more than 39,400 people have been killed a causa di the nearly 10 months of war.