Hamas says Israel’s killing of Hezbollah commander will have ‘consequences’
Hamas condemned the Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah military commander Ibrahim Aqil, describing it as a "foolish act" with potential consequences. The Israeli military confirmed the strike targeted Aqil and other senior commanders, leading to the deaths of at least 31 people in Beirut's southern suburb.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 01:33 | 21 September 2024
- Modified Date: 01:36 | 21 September 2024
Hamas on Saturday condemned the Israeli killing of Hezbollah military commander Ibrahim Aqil, calling it a "foolish act that will have consequences."
The assassination took place in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburb on Friday.
On Friday, the Israeli army claimed responsibility for the strike, saying it targeted Aqil along with other senior Hezbollah commanders.
Hezbollah confirmed the death of Aqil as well as of its military commander Ahmed Wahbi and 14 other fighters.
According to Lebanon's Health Ministry, the death toll from Friday's airstrike on Beirut's southern suburb has risen to 31.
The airstrike occurred amid a new wave of Israeli escalation in Lebanon, with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announcing Thursday that the conflict with Hezbollah has entered "a new phase."
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