Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, confirmed in a televised speech on Wednesday night local time that 'Fouad Shukr,' known as 'Mohsen,' the military commander of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, was killed by the Israeli army. In this live broadcast, Mr. Netanyahu stated that Fouad Shukr was 'responsible for the massacre of children in Majdal Shams' in Israel. Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Defense Minister, had previously stated on social media 'X' that the attack on Beirut on Tuesday, August 9, which led to the death of Fouad Shukr, was evidence that 'Israel will take revenge for attacks against its people.' Mr. Gallant added that Fouad Shukr 'had the blood of many Israelis on his hands. Tonight we showed that the blood of our people has a price and our forces will reach any target.' However, the Israeli Prime Minister did not mention the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran early Wednesday morning. So far, the country has not claimed responsibility for the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Mr. Netanyahu also stated that Hamas, Hezbollah of Lebanon, and the Houthis of Yemen are 'enemies of Israel.' Norman Roll: The Revolutionary Guards, which were responsible for the protection of Ismail Haniyeh, have been humiliated. Israel: 'The one responsible for the murder of children in Majdal Shams' has been killed; Gallant: 'The removal' of the senior Hezbollah commander showed that Israel will take revenge for its people. Senator Tom Cotton's reaction to Haniyeh's killing: Without this 'Hamas terrorist,' America is a safer place.
Netanyahu Did Not Mention Haniyeh; Confirms Israel's Role in Killing Hezbollah Commander
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the killing of Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukr, linking him to attacks on Israeli civilians. He did not address the reported killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. This event underscores ongoing tensions and Israel's commitment to retaliate against perceived threats.
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📰 What Happened
Netanyahu confirms Israel killed Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukr, omits mention of Haniyeh's killing.
- Benjamin Netanyahu announce Fouad Shukr
- Israeli army attack Fouad Shukr
- Yoav Gallant announce Fouad Shukr
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Israel's targeted actions against Hezbollah and Hamas signify a continued aggressive stance in regional conflicts.
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