On the fateful day of October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an attack on Israel, killing many of its soldiers and civilians and taking as many as 250 Israelis and other nationals hostage, aiming to use them as leverage to prevent any Israeli retaliation. The attack enraged both Israelis and Americans, prompting a robust, comprehensive, and […]

JERUSALEM: Israel struck multiple targets in Lebanon on Sunday (Sep 29), pressing Hezbollah with more attacks and saying it had killed yet another senior figure after it struck a huge blow by killing the Iran-backed group's leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. The attacks have dealt a stunning succession o

Safieddine's family ties and a physical resemblance to Nasrallah, as well as his religious status as a descendant of Mohammed, would all count in his favour. He has also been vocal in his criticism of US policy.

The militia group seemed content to trade blows with Israel while avoiding a major conflict. A strike that killed its leader proves it miscalculated.

The move to safeguard Iran's top decision-maker comes a day after Israel killed the head of Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah in a strike on Beirut.