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Israel confirms killing of Hashem Safieddine, presumed next leader of Hezbollah

IDF says strikes in Beirut in early October also killed the head of the militant group’s intelligence branch

The Guardian - UK

Israel Kills Next Hezbollah Boss Before He Has a Chance to Take Over for Assassinated Leader

Hashem Safieddine was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters earlier this month.

Latin Times

Hezbollah Commander Killed In Beirut Attack, IDF Reports

Reports of Hashem Safieddine's death in Beirut attack raise concerns about Hezbollah's future leadership and regional stability.

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Is Israel deliberately targeting Lebanon’s first responders?

Israel has killed more than 100 medical workers in Lebanon over the past year, many medics believe it is on purpose.

Al Jazeera

Israeli Prime Minister Confirms Hezbollah Leader Replacement Eliminated

Israeli PM Netanyahu confirms Hezbollah leader's elimination, escalating tensions in Lebanon. Efforts to protect civilians amid humanitarian crisis.

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Hezbollah leader's successor was killed in airstrike, says Netanyahu

Israeli PM says Nasrallah’s ‘replacement’ and ‘replacement of the replacement’ have been killed

Evening Standard

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Claims Elimination Of Hezbollah Successor

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces elimination of Hezbollah successor, calls for Lebanese unity against Hezbollah's influence.

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Israel expands ground invasion of southern Lebanon and says assassinated Hezbollah leader’s successor killed

Israel intensifies airstrikes that have already killed 1,400 people in the past fortnight – among them, Hashem Safieddine, claims Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

The Independent UK

Naim Kassem: The former teacher now leading Hezbollah

Kassem is widely seen as lacking Hassan Nasrallah’s charisma and oratory skills

The Independent UK

US warns Israel not to attack Beirut airport – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Keir Starmer calls for ceasefire and pledges to stand with 'Jewish community' on anniversary of October 7 attack

The PM spoke out ahead of the one year anniversary of the Hamas attacks

Evening Standard

‘Most violent night’: Massive Israeli bombardments shake Lebanon’s capital

Lebanese media say Israeli forces carried out more than 30 air raids overnight across Beirut’s southern suburbs.

Al Jazeera

Heavy strikes hit southern Beirut and Gaza mosque as Israel targets Hamas and Hezbollah

Explosions heard across Lebanese capital; dozens reported killed with more wounded in hit on central Gaza mosque that Israel says was Hamas base

The Guardian - AU

Hezbollah Loses Contact With Potential New Leader After Israeli Airstrike

Hashem Safieddine was considered a likely successor to Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by Israel last month.

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The Independent UK

Israel expands strikes to northern Lebanon as more than one million people flee their homes

IDF attacks continued on Saturday as rumours circulated over the fate of the man thought to have been the potential replacement for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah

Al Jazeera

Hezbollah loses contact with senior leader Hashem Safieddine: Sources

Hashem Safieddine was reportedly inside Hezbollah’s underground intelligence headquarters during an Israeli air strike.

The Guardian - UK

Israel ‘preparing response’ to Iran attack as 7 October anniversary looms

Military also ordering civilians in two Gaza camps to evacuate, while operations in Lebanon continue to ramp up

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Hezbollah Loses Contact With Potential Successor After Israeli Strike

Hezbollah faces uncertainty in leadership succession after potential successor loses contact post Israeli strike, raising concerns and adding complexity to...

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Evening Standard

Israel launches fresh strikes on Beirut amid clashes with Hezbollah

The Israeli military had ordered evacuations in parts of south Beirut hours before the attack

The Independent UK

Israel launches fresh strikes on Beirut as Iran’s leader vows Hezbollah and Hamas won’t back down

Israel’s military said to have targeted Hezbollah’s new leadership amid humanitarian crisis in Lebanon

Latin Times

Lebanon Says Israeli Strike Cuts Off Main Road To Syria

The strike, which Israel has not commented on, comes after 310,000 people, mostly Syrians, have in recent days fled the war pitting Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon for relative safety in neighbouring Syria.

Evening Standard

Who is Hashem Safieddine, rumoured next leader of Hezbollah 'targeted in Israeli strike'

The senior Hezbollah official’s fate was not immediately clear following the heavy bombardment

The Guardian - AU

Israel launches intense attacks on Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut’s south

Reports suggest strikes were targeting Hashem Safieddine, seen as most likely candidate to replace Hassan Nasrallah

The Guardian - US

More blasts in Beirut after Israel demands new evacuations – as it happened

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Israeli Strikes Target Possible Hezbollah Successor In Beirut

Israeli airstrikes target senior Hezbollah official in Beirut, raising concerns about escalating tensions and potential repercussions for regional stability.

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