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Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed in Israeli Airstrike: Escalating Conflict Sparks Regional Tensions and Mass Displacement

Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed in Israeli Airstrike; Escalating Violence Displaces Thousands in Lebanon.
On Saturday, Hezbollah confirmed the death of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, following an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. This development marks a significant shift for the powerful Lebanese Shiite militant group, which has been heavily involved in regional conflicts and supports various Iran-aligned factions across the Middle East.

In response to rising tensions and the upcoming Jewish holidays, Israel's military announced the mobilization of three reserve battalions to strengthen defenses in the central command, including the occupied West Bank. This move aims to bolster security during a period often marked by heightened conflict with Palestinian militants and ongoing clashes with Hamas in Gaza.

Due to the escalating air strikes and rocket fire between Israel and Hezbollah, the European Union has advised airlines to avoid Lebanese and Israeli airspace until October 31. The recommendation comes as security concerns rise amid the most intense Israeli bombings in Beirut since 2006, coinciding with the reported killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hezbollah's retaliatory attacks on northern Israel.

Following the Israeli army's claim of killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for Muslim unity against Israel. Khamenei criticized Israel’s aggressive policies towards Lebanon and emphasized the need for the "Axis of Resistance" to stand together, asserting that Israel's actions would ultimately lead to regret and retribution.

As the violence escalates, over 50,000 people have fled Lebanon for Syria, reports UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi. The intensification of Israeli airstrikes has displaced 211,319 individuals in Lebanon, with over 700 deaths reported, making Monday the deadliest day since the 1975-1990 civil war.

Israel's military has declared that the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has made the world safer and vowed to continue targeting senior members of the Iran-backed group. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari emphasized Nasrallah's significance as an enemy of Israel, and in light of the recent violence, Israeli authorities have implemented new public safety regulations, including a ban on gatherings of more than 1,000 people in central Israel.
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