Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah killed in Beirut strikes, Israel says he ‘will no longer terrorise the world’

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: According to Lebanon's health ministry, at least 11 people were killed and 108 were injured due to the airstrikes on Friday.

Israel Hezbollah Conflict Live: Lebanon’s Hezbollah confirmed on Saturday that its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike in south Beirut on Friday, with Yemen’s Houthis and Palestinian militant group Hamas mourning Nasrallah’s death. The Israeli military reported that the airstrike was precise and targeted Hezbollah’s leadership meeting at their headquarters in Dahiyeh. Nasrallah had led Hezbollah for over 30 years. “Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorise the world,” the Israeli military said in a post on X on Saturday. Meanwhile, Israel is on high alert amid concerns of a wider conflict.

According to Lebanon’s health ministry, at least 11 people were killed and 108 were injured due to the airstrikes on Friday. This marked the largest blast to hit the Lebanese capital in the past year, likely pushing the escalating conflict closer to full-scale war. Israel maintained a heavy barrage of airstrikes against Hezbollah on Saturday, as Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets toward Israel. The Israeli military said it was mobilising additional reserve soldiers as tensions escalated with Lebanon.

After the strikes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly cut short his visit to the United States to return to Israel. Just hours earlier, he had addressed the United Nations, pledging that Israel’s intensified campaign against Hezbollah would continue, further reducing hopes for an internationally backed cease-fire. The news of the explosions broke while Netanyahu was speaking to reporters after his UN address.

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20:46 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lands

Air raid sirens sounded across central Israel, including at the Tel Aviv International Airport, shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu landed after a trip to the US.

The Israeli military said a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted shortly after the sirens were heard. There were no reports of injuries.

It was not immediately known if the missile strike was aimed at Netanyahu's flight.

Netanyahu cut short his trip to the US to deal with the growing crisis in Israel's battle against Hezbollah militants.

(AP)

20:43 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
US is ready to protect its forces and facilities in Israel, remains committed to defending the region: US Defence Secretary

The Defence Secretary of the United States, Lloyd Austin spoke twice with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Friday regarding the airstrikes in Lebanon, expressing strong support for Israel's right to defend itself against Iranian-backed terrorist groups.

"The US remains postured to protect its forces and facilities in the region and committed to the defence of Israel," Austin said, news agency Reuters reported, quoting a Pentagon spokesperson.

20:24 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Iran's President Pezeshkian says US ordered attack that killed Nasrallah

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday said that the US "cannot deny complicity" in Nasrallah's killing, news agency Reuters reported.

Taking to X, Pezeshkian offered condolences for Nasallah's death, and said, "The international community will not forget that the order for this terrorist attack was issued from New York and the Americans cannot absolve themselves from collaborating with the Zionists."

19:50 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Why Israel and Hezbollah have long been fighting each other

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israeli forces would continue to strike Lebanon with “full force” until the Shiite militant group Hezbollah stops firing rockets at Israel. On Friday, the AP reported that Israeli military vehicles were transporting tanks and armoured vehicles toward the northern border with Lebanon, indicating an imminent escalation of hostilities.

Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed 700 people in the last week alone, and the exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah, which began soon after the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas in southern Israel, has led to the displacement of thousands.

The Israel-Hezbollah conflict has deep roots in the history of southern Lebanon.

Read more about the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

19:43 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Turkey's Erdogan calls for UN action against ‘genocide, occupation and invasion’ in Lebanon

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday condemned Israel's recent attacks in Lebanon as part of what he called an “Israeli policy of genocide, occupation, and invasion," urging the UN Security Council and other organizations to take action against Israel.

Following the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Erdogan, in an X post, said, "I once again condemn Israel's inhumane attacks against Lebanon; I wish Allah's mercy upon all our Lebanese brothers who lost their lives in the attacks and a speedy recovery to the wounded."

"We call on all structures whose duty is to ensure global peace, stability, and security, especially the United Nations Security Council, and all human rights organizations to take swift action," the post said.

19:25 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Yemen's Houthis mourn the death of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah, say resistance will not be broken

The Houthi movement in Yemen mourned the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Saturday, their ally in the Iran-backed coalition against Israel.

"The resistance will not be broken, and the Jihadist spirit of the Mujahideen brothers in Lebanon and on all fronts of support will grow stronger and bigger," the group said in a statement, as quoted by Reuters.

Hezbollah confirmed the death of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Friday, and stated that the fight against Israel will continue.

Both Hezbollah and the Houthis are part of the Axis of Resistance, an alliance formed over the years with Iranian support to counter Israel and US influence in the Middle East.

19:17 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Nasrallah was among the biggest-ever enemies of Israel, Israeli military says

Israeli military spokesperson on Saturday said that Hezbollah leader Nasrallah as well as other commanders of the Iran-backed group were “legitimate military targets under international law.”

In an X (formerly Twitter) post, the Israel Defence Forces listed the commanders that the Israel Defense Forces have killed. It said, “ We searched “dismantled” on the internet, this is the picture that came up."

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18:37 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah was a threat, Israel's war is not with the Lebanese people: Israeli Defense Minister

Israel's war is not with the people of Lebanon, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Saturday after confirming Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Friday.

"He (Nasrallah) was the murderer of thousands of Israelis and foreign citizens. He was an immediate threat to the lives of thousands of Israelis and other citizens," Gallant said. "To the people of Lebanon, I say: Our war is not with you. It's time for change," as quoted by Reuters.

18:28 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Iranian Revolutionary Guards Deputy Commander Abbas Nilforoushan killed in Beirut strikes

According to Iranian media, Abbas Nilforoushan, Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, also knows as the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, was killed in Israeli strikes in Beirut last night, news agency Reuters reported.

18:21 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world, says Israeli military

Israeli military spokesperson on Saturday said that Hezbollah leader Nasrallah as well as other commanders of the Iran-backed group were "legitimate military targets under international law."

"Nasrallah was among the biggest-ever enemies of Israel," the spokesperson said, as quoted by Reuters.

The spokesperson said that Israel is focused on securing the return of hostages and ensuring border safety, without seeking "wider escalation" of the war.

An X (formerly Twitter) post by the Israel Defence Forces said, “Sirens are sounding all over northern Israel. We will keep operating against Hezbollah until all of our civilians can safely return home.”

The spokesperson further said that they are currently targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, which has been developed over the years and backed by Iran.

(With inputs from Reuters)

17:29 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Hezbollah confirms death of Hassan Nasrallah: All you need to know about former Hezbollah chief

The Israel Defense Forces killed Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Hezbollah — the Iran-backed armed group and political party that controls much of southern Lebanon — in Friday’s strikes on Beirut.

Nasrallah, who avoided public appearances out of concern that he would be assassinated by Israel, remained in charge of Hezbollah for more than 32 years. He played a key role in building the group into the potent force it is today and was one of the most influential and best-known figures in the Middle East.

Read more about Hassan Nasrallah

17:15 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Hezbollah confirms death of Hassan Nasrallah, to continue fight against Israel

In a statement on Saturday, Hezbollah confirmed the death of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and stated that the fight against Israel will continue.

The statement said Nasrallah “has joined his fellow martyrs, ” adding, it "vows to continue the holy war against the enemy and in support of Palestine.”

(With AP inputs)

16:15 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Israeli strikes continue on Beirut's southern suburbs

Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs are ongoing, news agency Reuters quoted witnesses on Saturday, adding smoke was visible rising from the affected area.

16:09 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Lebanon will make invaders regret their actions; Hezbollah at the forefront of resistance: Iran's Khameini

Following Israel’s announcement of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s death in an airstrike in south Beirut on Friday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been transferred to a "secure location" inside the country with heightened security measures in place.

Khameini, in a statement, after the Israeli army said it had killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, said, "The fate of this region will be determined by the forces of resistance, with Hezbollah at the forefront," adding, "Lebanon will make the invading, wicked, and discredited enemy regret their action," news agency Reuters reported.

He called on Muslims on Saturday "to stand by the people of Lebanon and the proud Hezbollah with whatever means they have and assist them in confronting the wicked regime of Israel."

(With Reuters inputs)

15:51 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
As Israeli strikes kill Hezbollah chief Nasrallah, Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei ‘moved to secure location’

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been transferred to a "secure location" inside the country with heightened security measures in place following Israel’s announcement of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s death in an airstrike in south Beirut on Friday, news agency Reuters reported quoting sources.

The Israeli military reported that the airstrike was precise and targeted Hezbollah’s leadership meeting at their headquarters in Dahiyeh. Nasrallah had led Hezbollah for over thirty years. “Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorise the world,” the Israeli military said in a post on X on Saturday.

Iran was continuously communicating with Hezbollah and other regional proxy groups to decide their next move following Israel's announcement of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's death, according to a Reuters report.

14:34 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Nasrallah one of the world’s most influential terrorists, says Israeli military

Israeli military spokesperson on Saturday said that Hezbollah leader Nasrallah terrorised Israel for decades and termed him as one of the world’s most influential terrorists.

“Under his (Nasrallah’s leadership, Lebanon became an armed base,” the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson further said that Hezbollah had plans to infiltrate Israeli communities, and murder and kidnap Israeli citizens.

He said that Nasrallah was with other senior commanders & the strike was conducted while the senior chain of command was operating against Israel.

13:55 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Israel launches new wave of airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs

On Saturday, Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and other areas of Lebanon. This came just a day after a major attack on the southern suburbs known as Dahiyeh.

13:54 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
What the Israeli Army has said?

The Israeli military "eliminated ... Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the Hezbollah terrorist organization," Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee wrote in a statement on X.

"Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world," the Israeli military said in a post on X on Saturday.

13:54 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Has the Hezbollah released any statement?

Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, has not yet released any statement regarding the status of Nasrallah, who has led the group for 32 years.

13:53 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Israeli military says it has killed Nasrallah

The Israeli military said on Saturday it had killed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on the group's central headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut a day earlier.

13:02 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Israel mobilises three reserve battalions amid escalating conflict with Hezbollah

Israel's military said on Saturday it has mobilised three reserve battalions to bolster its Central Command defence amid escalating conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

11:44 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Missile from Lebanon fired at central Israel, fell in open area, Israeli army says

A missile from Lebanon was fired at central Israel and fell in an open area, the Israeli army said on Saturday. It said no sirens were sounded and added the incident was under review, but gave no other details.

11:07 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Striking targets belonging to Hezbollah in Lebanon's Bekaa, says Israeli military

Israel's military said on Saturday it was striking "terror" targets belonging to Hezbollah in Lebanon's Bekaa valley. (Reuters)

11:06 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
Israeli strike hits Lebanon mountain town of Bhamdoun, Lebanese lawmaker says

An Israeli strike hit the Lebanese mountain town of Bhamdoun, southeast of Beirut, early on Saturday, Lebanese lawmaker for the area Mark Daou told Reuters.

He said the extent of damage was not immediately clear.

09:36 (IST) 28 Sep 2024
With airstrikes, missiles, Israel hits Beirut in attempt to kill Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah

The Israel-Hezbollah crisis deepened in the intervening night of Friday and Saturday as Israeli warplanes targetted residential buildings just south of Beirut in an attempt to kill Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who was convening a leadership meeting in an underground headquarters.

According to Israeli officials who spoke with The New York Times, the initial assessment of Israeli intelligence agencies, based on the number and the size of the bombs used and information gathered from inside the militant group, is that Nasrallah has been killed.

According to Lebanon’s health ministry, at least six people have been killed and more than 90 injured by the Israeli strikes on Friday evening, but the toll was expected to rise. Emergency workers were still searching through the rubble even as Israel struck again.

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