The IDF has just confirmed that they destroyed the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut which was built under residential buildings.
The reports coming in suggest that Israel may have targeted and killed Hassan Nasrallah, the head of Hezbollah in the attack.
Here’s the announcement from the IDF:
“Moments ago, the Israel Defense Forces carried out a precise strike on the Central Headquarters of the Hezbollah terror organization…taking the necessary action to protect our people so that Israeli families can live in their homes, safely and securely.”
Listen to IDF Spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari’s full statement on the precise strike conducted on Hezbollah’s Central Headquarters.
“Moments ago, the Israel Defense Forces carried out a precise strike on the Central Headquarters of the Hezbollah terror organization…taking the necessary action to protect our people so that Israeli families can live in their homes, safely and securely.”
Listen to IDF… pic.twitter.com/I4hbN7KkO8
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) September 27, 2024
Here’s video of the aftermath showing lots of smoke and dust coming from the bombing:
BREAKING
The Israeli Defense Forces have confirmed that they’ve carried out a significant bombing in Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut.
Now, Fox News is reporting that the target of this bombing was Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah.
If Nasrallah has indeed been targeted… pic.twitter.com/Owofxu5m8C
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) September 27, 2024
Fox News has reported that Nasrallah was indeed the target of this attack and if he’s confirmed dead, that’s a big win for Israel.
It’s being reported now that Iran is checking to see if Nasrallah is really dead:
SENIOR IRANIAN SECURITY OFFICIAL TO REUTERS: TEHRAN IS CHECKING STATUS OF HEZBOLLAH’S NASRALLAH
— Phil Stewart (@phildstewart) September 27, 2024
I’ll have more on this when I get it…
: Israel has released the photos of Netanyahu approving the bombing. New information says other major eliminations may have taken place:
Photo of Netanyahu approving strike on Nasrallah and Hezbollah HQ released along with photo of Defense minister Gallant watching live.
Still unconfirmed what Nasrallah’s status is but IDF intel confirmed he was in the bunker at the time of strike. .
Photo of Netanyahu approving strike on Nasrallah and Hezbollah HQ released along with photo of Defense minister Gallant watching live.
Still unconfirmed what Nasrallah’s status is but IDF intel confirmed he was in the bunker at the time of strike. There are also reports of… pic.twitter.com/SCGrsyolTe
— Emily Schrader – אמילי שריידר امیلی شریدر (@emilykschrader) September 27, 2024
: This is what is left of Nasrallah’s bunker and perhaps what is left of him. His elimination has not been confirmed yet…
This was Hassan Nasrallah’s bunker, from which he ordered attacks on Israel. This is what remains of it, and what remains of him 👇 pic.twitter.com/uoN720ybm3
— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) September 27, 2024
: The US is already disavowing all knowledge of the attack beforehand:
Pentagon: US was not informed ahead of strikes. Israeli DM Gallant was on the phone with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin once the attacks were already underway. pic.twitter.com/eebvjogfQX
— Moshe Schwartz (backup) (@MosheReports) September 27, 2024
: ABC News confirms that Nasrallah was in Beirut for a quick visit when the strike happened:
Israel targeted Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a strike Friday on Beirut, according to a senior U.S. official. Nasrallah and some of his lieutenants were in Beirut making a quick visit when the strike took place, according to the official.
