Haytham Ali Tabatabai
Israel Eliminates Top Hezbollah Military Commander as Iran Calls for Revenge
Nov 25, 2025 08:11 am CST
Israel has killed Hezbollah's top military commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai in a strike on south Beirut, marking the most significant blow to the Iran-backed group since the November 2024 ceasefire. While Iran's Revolutionary Guards call for revenge, Hezbollah faces limited options for retaliation as pressure mounts on Lebanon to implement the disarmament agreement.
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.