Israel launched a series of attacks Hezbollah attacked positions in eastern and southern Lebanon and claimed to have targeted over 140 sites linked to the militant group.
Residential buildings were reportedly leveled, sending clouds of smoke billowing into the morning sky. The situation for Hezbollah was dire, as Israeli forces claimed that their attacks resulted in the deaths of several Hezbollah commanders, including their leader Hassan Nasrallah.The death was confirmed hours later by Hezbollah.
Iran also reported the death of Abbas Nilforushan, a deputy commander Iranian Revolutionary Guardwho was also killed in the airstrike that killed Nasrallah. Iran’s state news agency IRNA confirmed the loss and noted the far-reaching impact of Israeli operations.
The Israeli Air Force said: “The IDF continues to attack Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanese territory,” while sharing videos of airstrikes. The videos captured the explosions as they rocked various targets in Lebanon.

The operation to eliminate Nasrallah was codenamed “New Order,” a clear indication of its strategic importance to Israeli military planners.
The video, also released by the Israeli Air Force, showed chilling moments from the command center where the chief of staff ordered the operation to eliminate the Hezbollah leader.

Hezbollah, which has been a formidable opponent of Israel for decades, vowed to continue its “holy war” against what it called the enemy and in support of Palestine.
This incident marks a turning point as Nasrallah has been a significant figure in Lebanese and regional politics and led Hezbollah for over three decades.
In the broader context of this conflict, the week is considered one of the deadliest for Lebanon since the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli attacks have reportedly resulted in the deaths of more than 700 people, including at least 150 women and children.