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Smoke rises from southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from northern Israel, October 8, 2024. REUTERS
On Saturday, a high-level Hezbollah source said that contact had been lost with Hashem Safieddine — widely touted as Hezbollah’s next leader — following Israeli strikes last week
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning to Lebanon, comparing their situation to the suffering in Gaza if they do not rid the country of Hezbollah.
Netanyahu urged the people of Lebanon to free their nation from Hezbollah to avoid the consequences of a potential long and destructive war.
Hezbollah’s alleged leader replacement, Hashem Safieddine, was reportedly targeted in Israeli strikes, leading to communication loss with him.
‘Nasrallah’s replacement’ Killed
Israeli forces claimed to have targeted multiple Hezbollah members, including Nasrallah and his potential successors, in ongoing strikes.
Hezbollah reported the loss of contact with Safieddine after Israeli bombings in Beirut, with Israeli officials not confirming his status.
The Israeli military’s continued airstrikes on Hezbollah’s strongholds in Beirut have intensified after recent escalations.
‘Continual air raids’
Hezbollah retaliated by firing projectiles into Israel, prompting threats of further attacks on Israeli cities like Haifa.
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Israel warned of more strikes if Lebanon continued attacks, with tensions rising between the two nations.
‘Unacceptable’
Iran cautioned Gulf states against aiding Israel in any conflict, emphasizing a potential response if airspace was used against Iran.
Efforts to maintain neutrality in the region amid rising tensions were discussed by Iran and Gulf Arab states.
(With agency inputs)
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