Hassan Nasrallah's location for months and decided to act last week, believing they had a brief opportunity before he moved. This decision led to an operation that saw over 80 bombs dropped within minutes, according to three senior Israeli defense officials.
Early Saturday, Hezbollah operatives discovered the bodies of Nasrallah and Ali Karaki, a top Hezbollah commander. Hezbollah confirmed Nasrallah's death in the strikes. Israeli officials stated that the operation had been in planning since earlier in the week and timed with discussions of a cease-fire in Lebanon.
Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah's cousin, is a potential successor and was not at the strike site. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the order for the strike from his hotel room in New York before his United Nations speech. Netanyahu called Nasrallah’s death “necessary” and warned, “In the coming days, we will face significant challenges.”
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The United States, informed last-minute, is increasing its military presence in the region, signaling a warning to Tehran against aggressive responses. US officials acknowledged Nasrallah's death as a setback for Hezbollah, which has targeted Americans for decades.
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