Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike, calling it a necessary action against terrorism. Netanyahu warned Iran of Israel's capability to retaliate against threats. The incident escalates ongoing tensions in the region, prompting a five-day mourning period in Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the killing of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, calling it a critical step against an "arch-murderer." This follows an airstrike by the Israeli military that resulted in Nasrallah's death, along with that of Abbas Nilforoushan, an Iranian commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Netanyahu labeled Nasrallah not just a terrorist, but "the terrorist," highlighting his role in orchestrating attacks that have resulted in numerous deaths of Israelis, as well as U.S. and French nationals. He asserted that as long as Nasrallah remained alive, Hezbollah would rapidly restore its military strength, which Israel had previously worked to weaken.
“I gave the directive — and Nasrallah is no longer with us,” Netanyahu stated, emphasizing that this action is part of a broader strategy aimed at securing the safety of Israelis living in northern areas, who have endured attacks from Hezbollah.
In a strong warning to Iran, Netanyahu remarked, “Those who strike us, we strike them,” stressing Israel's preparedness to counter any threats. In response to Nasrallah’s death, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared five days of mourning, underscoring the event's significance in the ongoing tensions within the region.
