Hezbollah confirmed Hashem Safieddine, a top official widely expected to be the militant group’s next leader, was killed in an Israeli strike.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-10-23 11:13:20">October 23, 2024 at 11:13 a.m.</time>

Hezbollah confirmed Hashem Safieddine, a top official widely expected to be the militant group’s next leader, was killed in an Israeli strike.{ai:summary}<p>Hezbollah announced the death of Hashem Safieddine, a senior figure anticipated to succeed the group's leadership, due to an Israeli airstrike. </p><p>This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Hezbollah and Israel. #military</p>

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