Despite Netanyahu’s announcement of his death…a new statement by the Israeli army about Safi al-Din

(CNN)– Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that his country had “ousted” Hashem Safi al-Din, the successor to late Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

However, the Israeli military said it was still determining whether the attack on Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters in Beirut killed Safi al-Din..

Netanyahu had mentioned: “We have killed thousands of terrorists, including Nasrallah himself, Nasrallah’s deputy, and Nasrallah’s deputy.

For its part, the Israeli army said that “Safi al-Din was present in the building at the time of the attack in the Dahiya district of Beirut, last Friday.” However, military spokesman Daniel Hagari, in a press release, said on Tuesday “The results of this attack are still being determined. ““.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant also seemed less certain, telling his troops at the command center that Safi al-Din had “probably” been eliminated..

In a related context, a Lebanese security source told…CNN On Saturday, Hezbollah lost contact with Safi al-Din after the Israeli strike, and is believed to be a possible follower of the Hezbollah leader..

Netanyahu addressed the Lebanese people on Tuesday, urging them to “stand up to Hezbollah and restore their country.” Gaza.”“.

According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, Israel’s war on Hezbollah has killed more than 1,400 people in Lebanon.

Lebanese authorities said more than 1.2 million people have been displaced since fighting escalated last month..