In the capital of Lebanon, Beirut, a few hours before the Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, Israeli officials received crucial intelligence about his location from an Iranian spy.
Iranian Spy Tipped Israel
According to a report by a French newspaper, the intelligence came just hours before the attack. A Lebanese security source revealed that the spy had informed Israeli authorities that Nasrallah was at Hezbollah’s underground headquarters in southern Beirut, attending a meeting with senior members of the terrorist group.
On Saturday around 1:30 PM Indian time (11 AM in Lebanon), the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on the social media platform X that Nasrallah had been killed in an airstrike, stating that he would no longer be able to spread terror across the world.
Hezbollah Confirms Nasrallah’s Death
The IDF stated, “Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world.” Later that day, Hezbollah confirmed the news, issuing a statement that read, “Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah… has joined his comrades, whom he has led for nearly 30 years.”
The report also mentioned that Israeli officials received vital information from an Iranian agent about the arrival of a prominent Shia leader at the Hezbollah headquarters, located in a six-building complex in the Dahieh suburb of southern Beirut.
In the recent Israeli attacks in Lebanon, another key Hezbollah leader, Nabil Kaouk, was also killed, marking a significant blow to the terrorist group. While Hezbollah has yet to comment on Kaouk’s death, supporters have begun posting condolences since Saturday.
Casualties from the Airstrikes
The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that 33 people died during the Israeli airstrikes on Saturday. Over the past two weeks, these attacks have claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people in Lebanon, with at least 6,000 others injured. The ministry did not specify the breakdown between civilian casualties and those of injured Hezbollah fighters.
Before his death, Nasrallah had acknowledged that Israel’s use of explosive-rigged pagers and walkie-talkies had dealt Hezbollah an unprecedented blow, leading to the deaths of 37 people and injuries to around 3,000 in just two days. In response, Hezbollah had issued a stern warning to Israel, vowing to seek revenge.
According to an AFP report, investigations by Lebanese authorities revealed that the pagers were booby-trapped. Allegedly, after Israeli forces disrupted Hezbollah’s cellphone communications, the group resorted to using pagers and walkie-talkies for their operations.
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