Beirut strike
Israeli Military Eliminates Hezbollah Chief of Staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai in Precision Beirut Strike
Nov 24, 2025 02:33 am CST
The Israeli Defense Forces conducted a targeted strike in Beirut, successfully eliminating Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah's de facto chief of staff and commander of the elite Radwan Unit. The operation, which killed five people and injured 28 others, represents a significant blow to Hezbollah's leadership structure amid ongoing tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group following their 2023-2024 conflict.
Israel Targets Hezbollah Chief of Staff in Beirut Strike: 5 Dead, 28 Injured
Nov 24, 2025 12:22 am CST
Israel conducted a precision air strike targeting Hezbollah's chief of staff in Beirut's southern suburbs, killing five people and injuring 28. The attack, ordered directly by Prime Minister Netanyahu, marks Israel's first strike in Beirut in months and what Hezbollah officials called "crossing a new red line." Israeli officials affirmed their determination to prevent Hezbollah's rearmament despite the ongoing ceasefire agreement.