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Israel Kills Top Hezbollah Commander in Airstrike on Beirut

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24 Nov, 2025

On 23 November 2025, Israel launched a targeted airstrike in the southern suburb of Haret Hreik, Beirut, killing Haytham Ali Tabtabai, a senior Hezbollah military commander and its chief of staff, according to both Israeli and Hezbollah sources. Al Jazeera+2AP News+2

Key Details:

The strike hit a residential building in a Hezbollah stronghold. The Washington Post+1
According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, five people were killed in the attack, and around 28 were wounded. The Guardian+2AP News+2
Hezbollah confirmed Tabtabai’s death, calling him “the great commander,” though did not immediately detail his exact role. Al Jazeera
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Tabtabai was targeted because of his role in “rebuilding Hezbollah’s military capabilities.” Financial Times
The strike marks a major escalation, as it is one of the most senior Hezbollah figures killed since the 2024 ceasefire. Al Jazeera+1
This is reportedly the first significant Israeli strike in Beirut in months, raising fears of renewed conflict. AP News

Who Was Haytham Ali Tabtabai?

Born in 1968, Tabtabai had deep roots within Hezbollah’s military wing. Reuters+1
He previously led Hezbollah’s Radwan Force — an elite unit. Wikipedia+1
After the 2023–2024 war and during the ceasefire, he rose to become chief of staff, playing a central role in reorganizing Hezbollah’s military structure. Wikipedia

Reactions & Implications:

Lebanon’s President, Joseph Aoun, condemned the strike, calling for international intervention. Al Jazeera
Israeli Defense Minister said the operation was essential to prevent Hezbollah from rearming. AP News+1
Security analysts warn that this strike could provoke further escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
The international community may find itself under pressure to respond, especially as the strike occurred near a potential diplomatic visit (reportedly around a papal visi

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