Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah was the target of a massive Israeli strike on the terror group's Beirut headquarters, according to local media reports
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the airstrike, but did not specify the objective.
"Moments ago, the Israel Defense Forces carried out a precise strike on the Central Headquarters of the Hezbollah terror organization," said IDF Spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari in a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter). "Taking the necessary action to protect our people so that Israeli families can live in their homes, safely and securely."
News agencies including AFP and Sky News reporting Nasrallah is unharmed and in a secure location, per Hezbollah.
BREAKING: Source close to Hezbollah says group's leader Nasrallah 'fine', via @AFP.
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The strike occurred Friday evening, local time. Videos shared to social media showed large clouds of smoke rising from the explosions, which reportedly leveled several building in the densely populated neighborhood.
Israeli army says it attacked the central headquarters of Hezbollah in the heart of the southern suburb of Beirut. pic.twitter.com/xLQemnVKfM
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Ziad Waked, mayor of Haret Hreik, told The Washington Post that six residential buildings were destroyed in the strike. First responders have arrived on scene to put out fires, help the injured and retrieve bodies.
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