Hassan Nasrallah’s Successor Unreachable After Israeli Strikes

Hassan Nasrallah’s successor, Hashem Safieddine, has reportedly been unreachable following Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. Safieddine, a prominent Hezbollah leader and successor to the slain Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, has not been in contact since Friday’s Israeli bombardment in southern Beirut.

According to sources cited by Reuters, the strikes have prevented rescue workers from thoroughly searching the affected areas, leaving Safieddine’s status uncertain. The strikes occurred while Safieddine was reportedly attending a meeting with other Hezbollah leaders in an underground bunker.

Reports suggest that Safieddine may have been seriously injured during the attack. However, both Hezbollah and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have yet to confirm whether Safieddine is dead or alive.

Israeli Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani stated that the military is still assessing the results of Thursday night’s airstrikes, which targeted Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters.

On Saturday, Israel escalated its military actions in Lebanon, launching its first strike on Tripoli in northern Lebanon. This follows a series of additional strikes targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut, as well as Israeli ground raids in southern Lebanon.

Who Is Hashem Safieddine?
Hashem Safieddine, designated as a terrorist by the US, is a key leader in Hezbollah’s political and military operations. A cousin of Hassan Nasrallah, he is considered second-in-command within Hezbollah and has strong ties to Iran. He also serves as a member of Hezbollah’s Jihad Council. Safieddine has taken on several strategic roles within the organization, often representing Hezbollah publicly as a spokesperson.

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