Israeli Strike Targets Hezbollah Leader in Beirut Suburbs

An Israeli strike targeted the head of Hezbollah's operations room in the southern suburbs of Beirut, according to three senior security sources. They identified the target as Muhsin Shukr, also known as Fuad Shukr, who was sanctioned by the United States in 2015. His fate remains unknown.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 30-07-2024 23:15 IST | Created: 30-07-2024 23:15 IST
Israeli Strike Targets Hezbollah Leader in Beirut Suburbs
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An Israeli strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Tuesday targeted the head of Hezbollah's operations room, according to three senior security sources. The sources disclosed the target's identity as Muhsin Shukr, who is also known by the alias Fuad Shukr.

Fuad Shukr's strategic role within Hezbollah has made him a significant figure in regional geopolitics. U.S. authorities had previously sanctioned him in 2015, highlighting his importance in the organization's hierarchy.

As of now, the fate of Shukr remains unknown, leaving a cloud of uncertainty over the impact of the strike.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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