Senior security official of Hezbollah Wafiq Safa responded at a press conference on January 5 that the late leader Hassan Nasrallah often coordinated the war from the building in Lebanon, which was attacked by Israeli forces in September 2024. Mr. Safa said Mr. Nasrallah was killed in Hezbollah’s operations room, although he did not provide further details.
Late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
The assassination of Mr. Nasrallah was the beginning of the time when the Israeli army carried out a large-scale offensive campaign and entered Lebanon, causing fighting between Israel and Hezbollah to escalate for nearly 2 months, before reaching an agreement to cease. shot on November 27, 2024. Media outlets previously reported that Mr. Nasrallah and senior officials were meeting in the basement at the time of the attack. Lebanese health officials said six people died. Mr. Safa is said to be the target that Israel wanted to destroy before the ceasefire, but so far he is still safe.
Israel assassinates Hezbollah leader: elaborate preparations, decisive action
On January 5, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that if Hezbollah forces do not withdraw to the Litani River area in southern Lebanon according to the terms of the ceasefire, this agreement is at risk of falling apart, according to The Times of Israel.
Previously, the current leader of Hezbollah, Mr. Naim Kassem, emphasized that this armed group could attack Israel if the Tel Aviv army did not withdraw from southern Lebanon. Israel and Hezbollah continuously blame each other for violating the ceasefire.
“Our patience (regarding Israel’s ceasefire violations) may run out or it may continue as it is. When we decide to act, everyone will see immediately,” Mr. Qassem said on January 4.
