Israel killed Hezbollah’s Chief of Staff Haitham Tabatabai in an airstrike in Beirut. The attack occurred in a densely populated area, resulting in 5 deaths and 28 injuries. The US had declared Tabatabai a terrorist in 2016 and had offered a reward of $5 million.
Israel Killed Hezbollah Chief of Staff Haytham Tabatabai: Israel said on Sunday it had killed senior Hezbollah terrorist Haitham Tabatabai in an attack on Beirut. According to reports, the attack took place in the densely populated Haret Harek neighborhood in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said that 5 people were killed in this attack, while 28 were injured. The identities of the deceased have not been revealed.
Haitham had led Hezbollah’s operation in Syria.
“Finished: Haitham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah’s Chief of General Staff, in Beirut area,” the Israel Defense Forces wrote in a post on X. Haitham had been operating since the 1980s, the IDF added. “In addition to commanding the Radwan Force, he led Hezbollah’s operations in Syria and strengthened its combat capabilities.”
Israel crosses a new red line
Israel targeted the third and fourth floors of the 9-storey building in the attack. According to Lebanon’s official National News Agency, three missiles were fired at the building. Hezbollah confirmed that a senior commander was targeted in the strike. Israel’s Sunday attack is like crossing a new red line. Let us tell you that Israel has conducted regular strikes in Lebanon since the ceasefire in November 2024. Their aim is to eliminate Hezbollah.
America declared Haitham a terrorist in 2016
Let us tell you that America had declared Haitham Tabatabai of Hezbollah a terrorist in 2016. Even a reward of 5 million dollars was announced for information about him. Let us tell you that the airstrike carried out by Israel on Sunday took place a few days before Pope Leo XIV came to Lebanon on his first foreign visit. According to an American official, Israel did not give any information to Washington before this operation. America was informed immediately after the attack. Let us tell you that Israel was preparing to intensify its operations in Lebanon for the last several days.