BEIRUT — New revelations have surfaced regarding the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike while inside the militant group’s war operations room last year. According to a senior Hezbollah official, Wafiq Safa, Nasrallah died on September 27, 2023, during a series of airstrikes that targeted multiple buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs. The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed that six fatalities occurred, including Nasrallah and several senior officials who were meeting underground at the time.

This pivotal event resulted in escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, transforming months of intermittent strikes into an all-out war that devastated large parts of southern and eastern Lebanon until a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire was established on November 27. “His Eminence [Hassan Nasrallah] used to lead the battle and war from this location,” stated Safa during a press conference held near the attack site, though no further details were provided regarding the strike itself.

Reports indicated that Safa had previously been a target of Israeli airstrikes but emerged unscathed. Post-ceasefire agreements mandate that Hezbollah retract its military presence and assets north of the Litani River, while Israeli troops are to withdraw within 60 days. The ongoing conflict has kept tensions high, as Lebanon and Hezbollah critique Israel’s actions, claiming insufficient compliance with the ceasefire terms. Conversely, Israeli officials contend that the Lebanese military has not adequately dismantled Hezbollah's infrastructure.

Additionally, Hezbollah's current leader, Naim Kassem, issued a warning that military action could be justified against Israel if its forces do not withdraw by the end of the month. Safa disclosed that Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri plans to confer with U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein soon, emphasizing, “And in light of what happens, then there will be a position,” regarding the future of hostilities in the region.

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