Israel's Strategic Strike: A Major Hezbollah Leader Eliminated

Israel has announced the killing of senior Hezbollah militant Haytham Tabtabai during a targeted strike in Beirut. Tabtabai was considered Hezbollah's chief of staff and led the elite Radwan Unit. The U.S. had designated him as a terrorist in 2016, offering a reward for information on him.

In a decisive military operation, Israel has successfully killed senior Hezbollah militant Haytham Tabtabai in a strike conducted in Beirut on Sunday.

Described as Hezbollah's chief of staff, Tabtabai led the elite Radwan Unit for the Iran-backed group. Hezbollah has yet to comment on the incident.

The U.S. had designated Tabtabai as a terrorist in 2016, identifying him as the leader of Hezbollah's special forces in Syria and Yemen, and had offered up to USD 5 million for information that could lead to his capture.

(With inputs from agencies.)