Hezbollah Deputy Vows Resistance After Nasrallah’s Death, Prepares for Israeli Ground Invasion

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:56am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International

Hezbollah's deputy leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem, vowed continued resistance against Israel following the death of the group’s chief, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike. In his first address after Nasrallah’s assassination, Qassem declared the Iran-backed militant group ready for a protracted conflict and a possible Israeli ground invasion. Israeli strikes have escalated, killing over 1,000 people in Lebanon, including Hezbollah leaders and civilians. Qassem stated Hezbollah is now relying on new commanders and remains undeterred. The conflict has displaced up to 1 million people and intensified regional instability.

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Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah with Help from Iranian Spy

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:47am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was hiding in an underground bunker. Reports say Israel received intelligence from an undercover Iranian spy about Nasrallah's location. The spy informed Israeli officials that Nasrallah was attending a meeting with senior Hezbollah members in a complex in a Hezbollah stronghold. The airstrike, which took place shortly after the tip-off, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. This operation aimed to weaken Hezbollah by targeting its leadership amid heightened tensions in the region.

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Satellite Images Show Destruction After Israel Kills Hezbollah Leader in Beirut Strike

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:03am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International

Days after Israeli airstrikes killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, satellite images reveal widespread destruction at the group's headquarters in Beirut. The strikes on September 27 flattened buildings and cleared an area larger than a football field. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the assassination a vital move to shift the balance of power. Nasrallah led Hezbollah for over three decades, shaping it into a key militant-political group in the region. Following his death, Hezbollah vowed to continue its fight against Israel in support of Gaza and Lebanon.

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Hezbollah Ready for Israeli Ground Invasion, Says Deputy Chief

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:46am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International

Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Naim Qassem, has said the group is prepared for a potential Israeli ground invasion in Lebanon. Speaking after the death of their leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli strike, Qassem vowed continued support for Gaza and Palestine. Despite losing key commanders, he assured that Hezbollah remains strong and will continue under the same command structure. He also criticized the U.S. for supporting Israel in the ongoing conflict. A new Hezbollah leader will be appointed soon, with Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah's cousin, among the top candidates for the role.

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Israeli Airstrike Hits Central Beirut, Escalating Conflict

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:06am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International

Israeli airstrike hit the Kola Bridge area of central Beirut early Monday, marking the first attack on Lebanon’s capital in years. At least 105 people were killed and 359 injured in strikes across the country, according to Lebanon’s health officials. Israel said it targeted Hezbollah positions, but Lebanese officials reported civilian homes and buildings were hit. The strike follows the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli forces. Over one million people in Lebanon have been displaced by the ongoing conflict, which has escalated since Israel's assault on Hezbollah began in late September.

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Hamas Leader in Lebanon Killed in Israeli Airstrike Alongside Family Members

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:10am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International

Hamas announced the death of its leader in Lebanon, Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin, in an Israeli airstrike that also killed several family members in southern Lebanon. The strike occurred amid ongoing hostilities between Hamas and Israel, which have escalated over nearly a year of conflict in Gaza. Concurrently, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) reported that three of its leaders were killed in an Israeli attack on Beirut's Kola district, marking a significant escalation as this is believed to be the first such strike within the city's limits. The Israeli military has not confirmed its involvement in either incident. This surge in violence raises concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, where over 1 million people have been displaced due to ongoing conflicts.

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Israel Targets Central Beirut, 105 Dead Across Lebanon as Strikes Intensify; Over 1 Million Displaced

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:07am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International

In a major escalation, Israel launched an airstrike on central Beirut, hitting an apartment building and killing three leaders of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). The strike marks the first attack on Beirut’s city center, beyond Hezbollah’s base in the southern suburbs. Across Lebanon, 105 people were killed on Sunday, with continued airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa region. Lebanese Prime Minister Nasser Yassin warned that over 1 million people have now been displaced. Meanwhile, Israeli forces also launched airstrikes on Yemen, targeting the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa and Hudaydah ports.

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Amit Shah Calls Kharge's Remark on PM Modi 'Distasteful,' Following Health Scare at Rally

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:56am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's comment about PM Modi after Kharge nearly fainted during a rally in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah called Kharge's statement—where he said he wouldn’t die before seeing Modi removed from power—“distasteful and disgraceful.” Shah accused the Congress of harboring spite and unnecessary animosity towards PM Modi, while also wishing Kharge good health. Kharge, 83, experienced a syncopal attack but continued his speech, later visiting Kathua district hospital for evaluation.

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4 Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Beirut as Attacks Intensify

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:32am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International

An Israeli airstrike hit a building in Beirut’s Kola district early Monday, killing 4 people, including three leaders of the Palestinian militant group, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). This marks the first time Israel has struck a residential area in Beirut since the conflict escalated. Lebanese officials confirmed that 105 people were killed across the country in the past 24 hours. Israel’s attacks also targeted areas in southern Lebanon and Yemen, amid rising tensions after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination by Israeli forces. Lebanon’s Prime Minister urged a diplomatic solution.

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After Nasrallah’s Death, Cousin Hashem Safieddine to Lead Hezbollah as Conflict with Israel Escalates

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:21am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International

After the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike, his cousin Hashem Safieddine is expected to take over. Safieddine, who heads Hezbollah’s executive council, oversees the group’s political affairs. He is known for his strong anti-Israel stance and has long been groomed for leadership. While some reports suggested he was also killed in the strikes, Hezbollah confirmed he survived. His rise comes during escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, following Nasrallah’s death and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Safieddine’s leadership could bring new challenges to the region.

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