Israel strikes Hezbollah's main headquarters to kill Nasrallah
Following Netanyahu's UN speech, a series of explosions in Lebanon and attacks targeting Hezbollah leader Nasrallah have turned eyes back to the region.
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According to initial reports, 2 people lost their lives and 76 were injured in the attacks. The Pentagon also issued its first statement following the strike.
Meanwhile, according to a breaking development from Israel, the Tel Aviv Municipality has decided to open public shelters against potential attacks from Hezbollah.
WHETHER NASRALLAH IS ALIVE IS UNKNOWN
Statements in the Israeli press suggested that Nasrallah would not survive the attacks. Whether Nasrallah was present during the strikes and whether he is alive remains unknown for now.
The first statement from the US also came after the attacks.
STATEMENT FROM THE PENTAGON
In a statement from the Pentagon, it was noted that 'We had no prior knowledge of the attacks.'
ORDER GIVEN TO OPEN SHELTERS TO THE PUBLIC IN ISRAEL
A breaking development was shared from Israel following the attack. The Tel Aviv Municipality ordered the opening of public shelters against potential attacks from Hezbollah following the strike.
"IT WAS AN UNPRECEDENTED ATTACK"
In a statement regarding the attack, Hezbollah described the strike as 'unprecedented.'
STATEMENT FROM THE UK FOREIGN OFFICE
In an announcement published by the UK Foreign Office, citizens were told, "Leave the country on the first available flight. Leave Lebanon immediately."
ISRAELI MEDIA: NASRALLAH IS DEFINITELY DEAD
Israeli media outlet Channel 13 claimed that Nasrallah definitely lost his life in the attacks.
HEZBOLLAH MEDIA OFFICE DENIES STATEMENTS
The Hezbollah Media Office stated that all reports were false and that no statements other than those issued by them should be given credence.
NASRALLAH'S DAUGHTER ALSO REPORTEDLY KILLED IN THE ATTACK
According to information from the region, it was claimed that Nasrallah's daughter, Zeinab Nasrallah, also lost her life in the attack.
HEZBOLLAH BEGINS COUNTER-ATTACK
Following the attacks, Hezbollah launched a rocket attack on the Israeli city of Haifa. Rockets fired from southern Lebanon into Israel were destroyed by Israel's Iron Dome.