The Israel Broadcasting Corporation announced that the Israeli army had assassinated the head of Hezbollah, Muhammad Afif. The commission said, “The assassination resulted from Afif’s role in making decisive decisions and directing offensive operations against Israel.
For the first time since the uprising began, an Israeli attack targeted the Ras al-Nabaa area of Beirut, killing Muhammad Afif, Hezbollah’s media officer.
Muhammad Afif is considered a prominent figure within Hezbollah’s ranks, since its formation in the early 1980s. The man known as “Hajj Muhammad Afif” in the media played an important role in dealing with the crises that Hezbollah had gone through as a top official in the past years.
He was also active on the political level by helping Hezbollah during the parliamentary elections on the media level, when the party won seats in the House of Representatives.
As for this period, since the start of the rise with Israel, Afif has appeared as a media spokesman for the party, and has always held live press conferences from the heart of the southern suburbs Beirut, and in affected areas. by Israeli raids, according to local media.
In his late statements, he completely denied the validity of the story of Israel that talks about achieving achievements in the south of Lebanon, and considered it incorrect, and pointed out that the party’s arsenal is stable and has the ability to manage the war for a long time.
The Ministry of Health also announced today, Sunday, that two people were killed and 22 others were wounded in an Israeli airstrike that targeted Mar Elias Street in the capital, Beirut.
The Ministry explained in its statement that two of the injured were in serious condition due to serious injuries.
On Sunday night, an Israeli attack targeted Mar Elias Street in the capital, Beirut, causing extensive damage to the area.
The Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the attack on Beirut was an attempt to assassinate the leader of Hezbollah.
Israel Army Radio indicated that “the target of the assassination in Beirut was the head of Hezbollah’s southern front operations department,” and Al-Hadath sources indicated that the target in the attack was “Mahmoud Madi” As Elias “Mahmoud Madi,” said the commander of the army. the Hezbollah.
This attack comes at a sensitive time, as Lebanon sees a continued increase in border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, which itself announced that several Israeli sites were targeted earlier today.
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In your view, what are the implications of the escalating conflict for the broader geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, particularly concerning the relationships between Lebanon, Israel, and their respective allies?
Questions for Guest 1:
1. As a media representative for Hezbollah, what was your initial reaction to the recent Israeli airstrike that targeted Ras al-Naba and resulted in the death of Muhammad Afif, a prominent figure within the organization? Can you provide more insight into his role and significance within Hezbollah?
2. In light of this attack, how do you believe it will affect Hezbollah’s ongoing operations against Israel, both militarily and politically? Furthermore, how do you anticipate the Lebanese government and public will respond to this escalation in tensions?
3. Hezbollah has recently claimed responsibility for targeting several Israeli sites along the border. Given this context, what message do you think the organization is trying to send through its actions, and how might it plan to continue responding to what it perceives as Israeli aggression?
Questions for Guest 2:
1. As an Israeli media representative, can you provide more insight into the justification behind the recent airstrike on Ras al-Naba? What was the purpose of targeting this particular area, and why did Israel believe Muhammad Afif posed a significant threat to its security?
2. Given the fact that this attack occurred during a period of heightened tensions between Lebanon and Israel, do you think there is potential for further escalation in the region? If so, what role might Hezbollah play in this escalation, and how prepared is Israel to respond to any possible retaliation?
3. The Israeli military has claimed that the attack was targeting Hezbollah’s weapons storage facilities. How does this align with their broader strategy against militant groups in the region, and what impact might it have on their ability to maintain stability along the border?
