Israel Strikes No. 2 in Hezbollah in Beirut, Hamas chieftain in Tehran

"The IDF targeted in Beirut the commander responsible for the murder of the children in Majdal Shams and killed many Israeli civilians."

BREAKING:

Well, this photo didn't age well. And now, neither will Haniyeh.

"MAJOR BREAKING: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran, Hamas confirmed on Wednesday morning.

"He was in Iran for the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Iranian president.

"According to an IRGC statement, Haniyeh and one of his guards were killed at his residence in Tehran.

"With condolences to the heroic nation of Palestine and the Islamic nation, the combatants of the Resistance Front, and the noble nation of Iran, this morning [Wednesday] the residence of Mr. Dr. Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political office of the Islamic Resistance of Hamas, was hit in Tehran. Following this incident, he and one of his bodyguards were martyred," the IRGC statement read." - JBN

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IDF spokesperson:

“The IDF targeted in Beirut the commander responsible for the murder of the children in Majdal Shams and killed many Israeli civilians.

At this point, there is no change in the directives of the Home Front Command. If there are any changes we will update.”

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[Please keep all of us in your hearts and minds in the next few hours. I will update this rolling update post as events dictate - DB]
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Several local Lebanese, Russian, and Iranian media outlets are saying that the target of the hit was not killed, although several others were killed and wounded.

American officials were reportedly alerted to the strike shortly before it was carried out.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin: "The United States will defend Israel in the event of an attack by Hezbollah from Lebanon."
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According to news reports, the IDF attacked number 2, in Hezbollah: Fuad Shakr - commander of Hezbollah's precision project

Fuad Shukar, Haj Mohsen, a senior member of Hezbollah and responsible for the organization's missile accuracy project. He is a member of the organization's council - the Jihad Council

In the past he planned the attack against the Marine forces in Beirut in 1983 where 241 soldiers were killed. There is a $5 million bounty on his head from the US State Department

Unverified reports say he replaced Mustafa Badr al-Din as head of Hezbollah's military wing in 2016. --- In recent days, Israel has already been preparing for the possibility of a very significant response from Hezbollah to this assassination. Therefore, the residents of the conflict line and other settlements in the Golan were asked to stay in protected areas. The point of assumption is that Hezbollah will respond. - reporter Barak Batach --- "Al-Arabiya channel reports from its sources that the attack took place in the Shura Council area of ​​Hezbollah in Dahiya in Beirut"

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From a local WhatApp group in Tzfat I help moderate:

"Dear residents, good evening,

As the mayor, I feel the need to contact you directly and update:

Emphasis: As far as the army and the Home Front Command are concerned, there is currently no change in the instructions and restrictions!

This is no secret, and we all heard about the great disaster that befell the residents of Majdal Shams on Saturday, with the murder of 12 children while they were playing on the field, a difficult event that we are all still trying to digest.

In all likelihood, and even welcomed, the IDF is expected to respond in the near future (hours/days) with a force we have not seen so far, and attack the terrorist organization Hezbollah in Lebanon and possibly other neighbors as well. With a high probability, the IDF's response will be followed by a counter-reaction towards the Israeli homefront, and maybe even towards Tzfat.

Therefore, without getting into hysteria, I recommend being prepared, making sure that the family knows where the most protected space is, making sure that there is extra food at home than usual, water and dry food [non-perishables], a radio, a flashlight, and everything needed in an emergency.

If there are unnecessary outings planned, it is better to cancel or postpone until further notice.

Also, not to create unnecessary gatherings, even though the guidelines allow.

Exercising caution together with preparation ahead of time will inevitably lead to saving lives!

We at the municipality are constantly preparing, sharpening procedures, and are prepared for any development.

Please share this message with your family and friends in town.

Good evening and good news.

Yours always,

Tzfat Mayor, Yossi Kakun