Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed in Israeli airstrike, escalating regional conflict and Yemeni Houthi vows of resistance.
The Houthi movement in Yemen is mourning the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. They vow that the resistance will continue to grow stronger, echoing the sentiments of the Iran-backed Axis of Resistance against Israel.
Following the airstrike that allegedly killed Nasrallah, Israeli forces have escalated their attacks in Lebanon, with unconfirmed reports of Nasrallah's death. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported 11 deaths and 108 injuries, while intense bombardments have displaced around 118,000 people, leaving at least 720 dead in the past week.
As the news of Nasrallah's possible death reverberates, eyes turn to Hashem Safieddine, a senior Hezbollah figure and likely successor. With strong ties to Iran and a history of involvement in political and religious spheres, Safieddine's potential leadership carries significant implications.
Meanwhile, a more tragic story unfolds as a migrant boat capsized off Spain’s Canary Islands, claiming at least nine lives with 48 others missing. This incident underscores the severe risks of the Atlantic route, prompting regional president Fernando Clavijo to urge for urgent action from Spain and the EU.
Back in Lebanon, Health Minister Dr. Firass Abiad has condemned Israeli attacks on medical facilities as war crimes, reflecting the heightened conflict's toll. The violence has led to widespread displacement and casualties, including the death of Nasrallah and over 1,000 civilians.
US President
Joe Biden has described the airstrike that killed Nasrallah as a "measure of justice" for his numerous victims, highlighting the ongoing conflicts initiated by Hamas' attack last October. Biden emphasized the need for enhanced US military defense and diplomatic efforts to deescalate tensions in the Middle East, clarifying that the US had no prior knowledge of the Israeli strike.