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Hezbollah Commanders Killed In Beirut Airstrike – Israeli Military
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has disclosed that Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, has been killed in an airstrike on Beirut.
The strike, which occurred late Friday night, also reportedly claimed the lives of several high-ranking Hezbollah commanders, including Ali Karki, the commander of the group’s Southern Front.
In a statement released Saturday morning, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declared, “Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Hezbollah terrorist organization and one of its founders, was eliminated by the IDF, together with Ali Karki and additional Hezbollah commanders.”
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The airstrike marked a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, as prior to last week, Israeli strikes on the Lebanese capital had been exceedingly rare.
Overnight, the IDF continued its bombardment of Beirut, targeting what it described as missile storage facilities belonging to Hezbollah.
Witnesses in the city reported hearing massive explosions reverberating through the area.
The IDF confirmed that the airstrike targeted the central headquarters of Hezbollah, located underground beneath a residential building in the Dahiyeh neighborhood of Beirut.
The military claimed that the strike was conducted while Hezbollah’s senior leadership was present and involved in planning further attacks against Israel.
The escalation follows a recent increase in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which began when Hezbollah began firing on northern Israel in the wake of Hamas’ attack on October 7.
According to Israeli officials, approximately 60,000 citizens have been displaced as a result of the conflict, with the government pledging to facilitate their return.
In the past week, Israeli military actions against Hezbollah have intensified, reportedly resulting in hundreds of deaths and significant displacement among civilians in Lebanon, as reported by the Lebanese government.
Hassan Nasrallah, born in Beirut in August 1960, was a pivotal figure in transforming Hezbollah into one of the most formidable paramilitary forces in the Middle East.
Rising to prominence after the assassination of his predecessor, Abbas Musawi, in 1992, Nasrallah led the group through various conflicts, including the 2006 Lebanon War and ongoing tensions with Israel.
His death, if confirmed, could have profound implications for Hezbollah and the broader regional dynamics, as the organization navigates its response to Israel’s intensified military campaign.
Federal agents raided the Washington, D.C., home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar early Monday morning as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed.
Homeland Security Investigations agents arrived at the Minnesota congresswoman’s residence at about 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time, according to a report by Fox News.
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The report said both the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the DOJ are involved in the investigation.
A DOJ spokesperson confirmed the operation, stating: “Today in the Washington, D.C. area, Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the Department of Justice.”
The spokesperson added: “This enforcement action is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.”
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Heavy rains have triggered severe flooding across parts of Bangkok, Thailand, forcing nearly 4,900 residents to evacuate to shelters as floodwaters swept through roads and residential areas.
The flooding has disrupted movement across parts of the Thai capital, with motorists and pedestrians forced to navigate submerged roads and seek alternative routes.
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According to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, about 52,000 households have been affected by the flooding, prompting authorities to declare a flood disaster and intensify emergency response efforts.
Emergency teams have been deployed to assist affected communities and move residents from vulnerable areas to safer locations as water levels rise.
Bangkok is accustomed to seasonal heavy rainfall, but intense downpours can overwhelm drainage systems, particularly in low-lying areas, resulting in widespread flooding and disruption.
Authorities are continuing to monitor affected locations while coordinating evacuations and other emergency measures.
For thousands of residents, the immediate priority remains securing safe shelter and protecting homes and livelihoods as authorities work to manage the situation and restore normal activities once the floodwaters recede.
US President Donald Trump has explained his decision to reject Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying Tehran was seeking an agreement because it was losing revenue.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said Iran wanted to immediately reopen the strategically important waterway but argued that the proposal was not acceptable to his administration.
“They want to make a deal, and I think that’s fine. I like making a deal, too, but that deal would not be acceptable,” Trump said.
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According to the US president, Iran’s push to reopen the strait was driven by the economic pressure it was facing.
“What they want to do is immediately open the Hormuz Strait. Do you know why? Because they are dying,” Trump said.
“You know why they’re dying? Because they have no money coming in, because they get their money from the Hormuz Strait.”
Trump also claimed that the US had established an unprecedented naval blockade against Iran, describing it as “a wall of steel.”
“So they outsmarted themselves. We put up the greatest blockade ever in military history. It’s a wall of steel,” he said.
“And guess what? They don’t have any money now because they wanted to close the strait.”
The Strait of Hormuz is a major global energy shipping route, and disruption to traffic through the waterway has significant implications for international oil markets and countries that depend on energy imports.
Trump’s remarks came amid continued tensions between Washington and Tehran over the reopening of the strategic waterway and negotiations involving Iran.
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