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Israeli Military Claims Killing Hezbollah Commander In Beirut

Hamas official killed in a Beirut strike had been on Israel's hit list for years

The Israeli military has reported that it successfully targeted and killed Suhail Hussein Husseini, the commander of Hezbollah’s headquarters, in an operation in the area of Beirut. However, independent verification of this claim is currently unavailable.

Husseini's exact seniority within Hezbollah and the specific role he played in the organization remain unclear as Hezbollah has not yet confirmed his death. The Israeli military has stated that the headquarters overseen by Husseini is responsible for logistics, budgeting, and management of various units within Hezbollah.

Husseini's exact role in Hezbollah and seniority unclear; Hezbollah yet to confirm death.
Israeli military targeted and killed Hezbollah commander Suhail Hussein Husseini in Beirut.
Husseini involved in facilitating weapon transfers between Iran and Hezbollah.

According to the Israeli military, Husseini was involved in facilitating weapon transfers between Iran and Hezbollah. He was also reportedly in charge of distributing advanced weaponry among different units of Hezbollah. Additionally, Husseini was said to be a member of the Jihad council, which is Hezbollah’s senior military leadership council.

Hezbollah, a Shia Islamist political party and militant group based in Lebanon, has been a key player in the region's geopolitics for decades. The reported killing of Husseini could have significant implications for the dynamics of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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