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Hezbollah media head eliminated as Israel continues to pound Beirut | N18G

On November 17, 2024, an Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed Mohammad Afif, Hezbollah's media relations chief, in the Ras al-Nabaa neighborhood, a densely populated area. The strike hit a building, causing widespread destruction, but no evacuation warning was issued by the Israeli military beforehand. Afif had been a key figure in Hezbollah, serving as a media advisor to Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and managing the group's Al-Manar TV station. The Israeli military later released videos showing explosions in southern Lebanon, claiming to have destroyed Hezbollah munitions and underground facilities. Israel's military campaign against Hezbollah, which began in late September, has escalated due to cross-border hostilities, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. Over a million Lebanese have been displaced, and the conflict has led to significant civilian suffering. Israel aims to secure the return of citizens evacuated from northern Israel due to Hezbollah's attacks.

first published: Nov 18, 2024 03:29 pm