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.