Israel has killed Hezbollah’s ‘next leader’ in a fatal blitz on a hidden bunker in the latest blow for the Iran-backed terror group.
THE DEATH OF HEZBOLLAH’S LEADER, HASHEM SAFIEDDINE
Hashem Safieddine was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut in early October, the Israeli military said today.
Safieddine was a powerful cleric within the Hezbollah ranks and was anticipated to succeed Hassan Nasrallah.
HOW HE WAS KILLED
According to Israel, Safieddine was killed during their airstrikes in early October within a southern suburb of Beirut.
About 25 other Hezbollah leaders were also reportedly killed during the airstrike.
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As the head of Hezbollah’s executive council, Safieddine oversaw the group’s political affairs. He also sat on the Jihad Council, where he helped manage military affairs.
His key role in the terror group made him a prime target for Israel.
Safieddine was groomed for the leadership role by Nasrallah before he was also killed in an Israeli precision airstrike on Beirut.
