The Middle East has been plunged into chaos following the assassination of Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in a series of massive Israeli airstrikes on Beirut. Nasrallah, a highly influential figure in the region, had been in hiding for years due to fears of being targeted by Israel. The attack also resulted in the deaths of other Hezbollah military leaders, including Ali Karki, in the southern suburb of Dahiyeh.
Hezbollah has vowed to avenge Nasrallah’s death and continue their fight against Israel, citing support for Gaza, Palestine, and defense of Lebanon. Iran, Hezbollah’s main supporter, has declared five days of national mourning and vowed to avenge Nasrallah’s death. Meanwhile, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the assassination was a historic turning point that could reshape the region.
The United States also weighed in on the situation, with President Joe Biden stating that Nasrallah’s death was a measure of justice for his victims, while Vice President Kamala Harris referred to him as a terrorist with blood on his hands. As tensions escalate, Western countries are warning their citizens to leave Lebanon, amid fears of a wider war. Israel has indicated that they may send ground forces into Lebanon, prompting thousands of Lebanese citizens to flee the south of the country.
The situation in the Middle East remains precarious, with the assassination of Nasrallah fueling fears of further violence and instability in the region. Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops.
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