On Friday, September 27th, 2024, Hassan Nasrallah, the notorious leader and figurehead of the Hezbollah terrorist organization for more than three past decades, was eliminated in a targeted operation by the IDF. Alongside him, Ali Karki, the Commander of Hezbollah’s Southern Front, and several other key commanders were also taken out.
The targeted strike:
This decisive action followed precise intelligence gathered by the IDF and the Israeli security establishment. IAF fighter jets conducted a pinpoint strike on Hezbollah’s Central Headquarters, located underground beneath a residential building in the Dahieh neighborhood of Beirut. The successful strike targeted Hezbollah’s senior command as they were actively coordinating terrorist activities aimed toward Israeli citizens.
Nasrallah – A Global Terrorist:
Throughout his 32-year reign as Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Nasrallah was responsible for countless attacks on Israeli civilians and soldiers, masterminding thousands of terrorist operations. His influence extended globally, directing terrorist operations that murdered not only Israelis and Lebanese citizens, but also Americans, French, Syrians and citizens of other nationalities. As the central decision-maker and strategic leader of Hezbollah, his elimination marks a historic moment in the global fight against terrorism.
Nasrallah – A Threat to Israel:
Nasrallah led the establishment of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Forces and their ‘Conquer the Galilee’ plan – posing a significant and continued threat to the communities in the north of Israel. He also promoted the strategy of embedding advanced, precision weapons in the midst of civilian towns across Lebanon – these being directed and launched toward Israeli communities – using the Lebanese civilians as a human shield.
Since the outbreak of war with Hamas on October 7th, Hezbollah, directed by Iran and led by Nasrallah, intensified its unprovoked assaults against Israel since October 8th and has fired over 9,800 rockets, missiles and UAVs into Israel – dragging Lebanon and the wider region toward greater conflict.
A Warning to Terrorists:
The IDF’s strike on Nasrallah, the head of Hezbollah, demonstrates the IDF’s determination and ability to eliminate those who commit terror against the State of Israel. The IDF remains committed to countering anyone who promotes or engages in terrorism against the State of Israel and its people.
Source: idfspokesperson.substack.com