“Israeli” strikes Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut; targeting Hassan Nasrallah

On Friday evening, the “Israeli” military launched a series of intense airstrikes targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut – shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations.

“A short time ago, the IDF attacked the central headquarters of the terrorist organization Hezbollah, located under residential buildings in the heart of Da'aheh in Beirut,” the IOF claimed in a statement.

“As of this time, there is no change in the directives of the Home Front Command. We will update on any changes immediately on the official platforms of the Home Front Command,” the statement added.

Reports indicated that ten explosions rocked the suburbs between Burj al-Barajneh and Haret Hreik.

Hebrew channel Kan reported that the 'Israeli' military targeted Hezbollah’s headquarters, where most of the surviving Hezbollah leadership are believed to be.

The primary target was Hassan Nasrallah, though it remains unconfirmed if he was present at the time – the report added.

Hebrew media reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly left a meeting with journalists in New York as the attack on Beirut's southern suburbs unfolded.

Residential buildings in southern Beirut were leveled by the strikes, which resulted in a large number of casualties – per Roya’s correspondent.

Latest Key developments:

- ‘Israeli’ military claims assassination of Hezbollah’s rocket unit leader in southern Lebanon and his deputy - as of 2:20 AM. 

- ‘Israeli’ military: We continue to attack and destroy Hezbollah’s military capabilities and infrastructure

- ‘Israeli’ military: We targeted buildings used by Hezbollah to store weapons

- ‘Israeli’ military: We have completed a wave of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Tyre, southern Lebanon

- Lebanese news agency: ‘Israeli’ has launched 11 airstrikes so far on the southern suburbs of Beirut

- AFP: Hezbollah denies ‘Israeli’ claims of weapons storage in civilian buildings targeted in strikes

- ‘Israeli’ military: We are currently attacking Hezbollah targets in the Lebanese city of Tyre

- ‘Israeli’ military: We continue to target Hezbollah-related sites in Lebanon

- ‘Israeli’ military: We targeted dozens of Hezbollah rocket launch sites in southern Lebanon

- ‘Israeli’ military: We attacked weapons storage facilities in various areas of southern Lebanon

- ‘Israeli’ launches third airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut

- Lebanese health ministry: Death toll from aggression on the southern suburbs of Beirut rises to 6, with 91 injured, including critical cases

- Communication has been lost with Hezbollah's senior leadership, a source close to the group tells Reuters.

- The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) is currently striking three buildings in the Dahieh Suburbs, claiming it is housing anti-ship missiles.

- Earlier, the IOF warned civilians in the proximity of three buildings that they would be struck.

- IOF spokesperson Daniel Hagari said in a press conference that under the civilian buildings were underground storage facilities where Hezbollah placed coast-to-sea missiles, weapons that threaten ‘Israel’ and international shipping.

- Hezbollah announces rocket strikes on the settlements of "Karmiel" and "Sa'ar."

- Hebrew media: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander in Syria and Lebanon was present in the meeting with Nasrallah.

- Hezbollah: We launched rockets at the occupied city of Safed.

- Lebanese News Agency: No truth to reports of the army and security forces declaring a state of high alert.

-  British Embassy in Beirut urges its citizens to leave Lebanon immediately

- “Israeli” Army Radio: Intelligence indicates the assassination attempt on Hassan Nasrallah was successful.

- “Israel” opens shelters nationwide.

- “Israeli” Army Radio: Intelligence indicates the assassination attempt on Hassan Nasrallah was successful.

- Hebrew Channel 12: The attack on Hezbollah’s command center and the assassination attempt on Nasrallah were planned well in advance.

- Hebrew Channel 12: The military was waiting for an opportunity when senior Hezbollah leaders gathered.

- Hebrew Channel 12: The army received intelligence about the presence of senior Hezbollah leaders, including Nasrallah, at the targeted location.

- Iranian Embassy in Beirut: The crime by the occupation represents a serious escalation that changes the rules of the game

- Hebrew Media: Assessments suggest that Hassan Nasrallah was injured in the attack.

- Reuters, citing a source in Hezbollah: The head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, Hashem Safi al-Din, is alive.

- All “Israeli” embassies worldwide are on heightened alert; fearing a response by Hezbollah following the “Israeli” strike on its headquarters in Dahieh, Beirut.

- Hebrew Channel 12 reported that the increased security measures at the embassies were a “precaution”.

- United Nations: We are deeply concerned about the airstrikes on the densely populated southern suburbs of Beirut.

- “Israeli” Media: Netanyahu gave the green light for the strike before his speech at the United Nations.

- “Israeli” Media: Speculation is growing that Hassan Nasrallah was injured.

- “Israeli” Media: Military plans are in place, some of which may be implemented within days or even hours.

- Roya Correspondent: Heavy machinery arrives in Beirut's southern suburbs to clear the rubble.

- Reuters, citing a source close to Hezbollah: Hassan Nasrallah is alive.

- Hebrew news outlet Haaretz: Hassan Nasrallah survived the assassination attempt.

- Hebrew media reported that bomb shelters were ordered open in Tel Aviv and other cities.

- Six buildings were hit during the strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut.

- Israel’s security forces are on high alert, anticipating a heavy rocket barrage from Hezbollah.

- The Israeli military is investigating whether Nasrallah was present at the targeted location, according to Channel 12.