On September 28, 2024, the Israeli military announced the death of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and several other leaders following airstrikes that targeted Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday.

Israeli Defense Forces spokesman Avichai Adraee stated that the military eliminated Nasrallah, along with Ali Korki, the leader of Hezbollah's southern front, and other key figures.

"The air force conducted precise strikes based on intelligence from our security agency, targeting Hezbollah's central command located underground beneath a residential building in the southern suburbs," Adraee said.

He added, "The attack occurred while Hezbollah's leadership was present at the site."

Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi remarked, "This is not the last we have in store. The message is clear: anyone who threatens Israeli citizens will be found and dealt with."

As of now, Hezbollah has not issued a statement regarding Nasrallah's reported death.

Following the initial strikes, Israel launched further air raids on the southern suburbs of Beirut and other areas in Lebanon. Witnesses reported hearing more than 20 airstrikes before dawn on Saturday, with additional strikes occurring after sunrise. Smoke columns were seen rising over the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs.

Thousands of residents fled the area after the attack on Friday, seeking refuge in squares, parks, and waterfront areas in central Beirut.

The Israeli airstrikes reportedly destroyed six buildings completely in the densely populated southern suburb, according to a source close to Hezbollah.

Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari confirmed that the army "executed a precise strike on Hezbollah's central command" in the southern suburb, noting that the facility was "located beneath residential buildings in the heart of the area."

Nasrallah had led Hezbollah for decades, overseeing its transformation into a significant military power with regional influence, supported by Iran, and becoming one of the most prominent figures in the Arab world.