Zainab Nasrallah, daughter of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, was reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
Israeli media reported her death, though Hezbollah has not made any official confirmation.
If confirmed, Zainab’s death could influence Hezbollah’s response to the ongoing conflict with Israel.
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Friday’s airstrikes on Beirut were the most intense in nearly a year, amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah that have led to increased military actions.
Following the attack, IDF Spokesperson R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari stated that they were investigating Nasrallah’s status and would provide updates soon. Meanwhile, Iranian media confirmed that Hassan Nasrallah remained unharmed during the Israeli strikes.
The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon has risen to 700 since Monday, displacing thousands of families.
