Israel’s Response to Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah’s Killing: A Warning from Guy Nir
New Delhi, India – September 28: Israel Embassy in India spokesperson Guy Nir has issued a stern warning following the killing of top Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Nir stated that those who threaten Israeli civilians will be found and eliminated, emphasizing that Israel is prepared for many scenarios.
Statements from Guy Nir
Guy Nir said, “A few hours ago, the Israeli Defence Force confirmed the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah, along with him were Ali Karaki, and many other Hezbollah’s high-rank officials, people with lots of blood in their hands. This is not the last of the tools in the IDF’s toolbox.”
He added, “Those who threaten Israeli civilians will be found and eliminated whether it’s near or far. Just as we are prepared for this precise attack, we are prepared for many other scenarios.”
Details of the Airstrikes
Earlier in the day, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the killing of Hassan Nasrallah in airstrikes carried out by the Israeli military in Beirut. The IDF stated, “Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world.”
Alongside Nasrallah, the commander of Hezbollah’s Southern Front, Ali Karaki, was also killed, along with other commanders. Nasrallah was targeted at Hezbollah’s main headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut, known as the Dahiyeh, a Hezbollah stronghold. The headquarters is underground, beneath residential buildings in the Dahiyeh.
The IDF also reported that dozens of anti-ship missiles stored by Hezbollah under buildings in Beirut were destroyed in the airstrikes. Hezbollah was known to possess Chinese C-704 and C802 missiles, as well as the Iranian Ghader, which have ranges of up to around 200 kilometers.
Statements from IDF Chief of Staff and Israeli Prime Minister
IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said that Israel will reach anyone who threatens the country and its citizens. He stated, “The message is simple, to anyone who threatens the citizens of the State of Israel, we will know how to get to them.”
On the same day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning to Iran during his address at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Netanyahu said, “I have a message for the tyrants of Tehran. If you strike us, we will strike you. There is no place in Iran where the long arm of Israel cannot reach. And that is true for the entire Middle East.”
Netanyahu warned that Iran will endanger every country in the Middle East and many countries in the rest of the world if it is not checked. He also stated that the war with Hamas can end if they lay down their arms and release the hostages, asserting that Israel will continue its fight until it achieves “total victory.”
Netanyahu added, “As far as hostages, I have a message for Hamas captors. Let them go, all of them. Those alive today, must be returned alive and the remains of those whom you brutally killed must be returned to their families. Those families here today and those in Israel.”
“This war can come to an end now, all that has to happen is for Hamas to surrender, lay down its arms and release all the hostages. But if they don’t, we will fight until we achieve total victory. There is no substitute for it. Israel must also defeat Hezbollah in Lebanon,” he concluded.
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Israel -: Israel is a country in the Middle East, located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
Hezbollah -: Hezbollah is a group based in Lebanon that has its own army and is involved in politics. They often have conflicts with Israel.
Hassan Nasrallah -: Hassan Nasrallah is the leader of Hezbollah, a group in Lebanon that often fights with Israel.
Guy Nir -: Guy Nir is a spokesperson for the Israel Embassy in India. A spokesperson is someone who talks to the public on behalf of an organization or country.
Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) -: The Israeli Defence Forces, or IDF, is the military force of Israel. They protect the country and its people.
Beirut -: Beirut is the capital city of Lebanon, a country next to Israel.
Herzi Halevi -: Herzi Halevi is the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defence Forces, meaning he is one of the top leaders in Israel’s military.
Benjamin Netanyahu -: Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel, which means he is the head of the government.
UN General Assembly -: The UN General Assembly is a big meeting where countries from all over the world come together to talk about important issues.
Iran -: Iran is a country in the Middle East that often has disagreements with Israel.