Israel's strategic blow: Hezbollah loses its leader Hassan Nasrallah

Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the armed group Hezbollah, died in an Israeli bombing carried out in Beirut on Friday, according to confirmations from both the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the extremist organization itself. Israeli military spokesman David Avraham reported that the leader was neutralized during an attack against strategic positions of Hezbollah in the Lebanese capital. The Lebanese organization confirmed the death hours later.

The attack, carried out by Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighter jets, targeted Hezbollah's Central Headquarters, located beneath a residential building in the Dahye area of ​​Beirut. According to military sources, Nasrallah was planning new terrorist operations at the time of the bombing. Also killed along with him was Ali Karki, commander of Hezbollah's Southern Front, along with other senior Hezbollah commanders.

The operation, which was meticulously planned based on intelligence provided by the IDF and Israeli security agencies, sends a clear message to groups promoting terrorism against Israel. "The Israel Defense Force will continue to act against any individual or organization that threatens the security of our country," an official statement said.

Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah since 1992 following the death of his predecessor, Abbas Mousavi, was a well-known military and political leader in Lebanon. Under his leadership, Hezbollah grew in influence, becoming a significant political force in the country and consolidating its power with the backing of Iran. For decades, Nasrallah maintained a firm stance of terrorist resistance against Israel, making him an avowed enemy of the Jewish state.

Since the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas on October 7, Hezbollah has stepped up its attacks on Israel, increasing tension in the region. This attack, targeting its leader, marks a critical point in the escalation of the conflict, which has diverted part of the Israeli military efforts from Gaza to Lebanon.

Nasrallah, 64, had weathered several crises during his tenure, including the Arab Spring, the Syrian civil war and the economic crisis in Lebanon. His death leaves a void in the organization, which must now face an uncertain future without its historic leader.