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Israeli Strike in Beirut Kills Senior Hezbollah Official — Lebanon Condemns Attack

Hezbollah confirmed that senior official Haytham Ali Tabatabai was killed in an Israeli strike in Beirut, and the group hailed his dedication to its cause. Israeli authorities said the operation targeted a figure they accused of leading Hezbollah's rearmament efforts. Lebanon's President Michel Aoun condemned the attack and appealed to the international community to act to prevent renewed regional tensions. Iran's embassy in Beirut also denounced the strike; independent verification of all details remained limited.

07:10 AM, 11/24/2025Conflict
Israeli Strike in Beirut Kills Senior Hezbollah Official — Lebanon Condemns Attack

Hezbollah announced that Haytham Ali Tabatabai, a senior figure in the organization, was killed in an Israeli strike in Beirut that Israel says was ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The group praised Tabatabai's dedication and described him as a committed leader in the resistance.

Hezbollah statement

In a statement circulated by the group's media channels, Hezbollah described Tabatabai as having lived "a life filled with jihad, sincerity, dedication, and steadfastness on the path of resistance," saying he "spent his blessed life working tirelessly in confronting the Israeli enemy until his last moments."

"As he was in his life a source of strength and inspiration, his pure blood will empower the fighters to continue with steadfastness and courage to thwart all the schemes of the Zionist enemy and its sponsor, America," the statement said.

Israeli account and context

Israeli officials said the strike targeted a senior operative they accused of leading Hezbollah's rearmament efforts since a ceasefire took effect in November 2024. Israeli statements described the operation as part of ongoing efforts to achieve security objectives across Lebanon.

Lebanese response

Lebanon's President Michel Aoun condemned the attack, saying it demonstrated that the Israeli government "does not care about repeated calls to stop its attacks on Lebanon." He reiterated Lebanon's commitment to the cessation of hostilities and urged the international community to intervene to prevent renewed regional tension and further bloodshed.

Casualties and international reaction

The group-run outlet reported at least five fatalities and 28 people wounded in the strike. Independent confirmation of the casualty figures and of Tabatabai's death was limited at the time of reporting.

Iran's embassy in Beirut denounced the strike, calling it a "criminal attack" and labeling Israel a "terrorist entity," while warning that such actions would not weaken the determination to pursue what the embassy described as justice and resistance to perceived injustice.

Note on verification

Several details, including independent confirmation of the senior official's death and the full circumstances of the strike, remained unverified at the time of publication. The situation is part of a tense, evolving environment in which claims and counterclaims are frequent.

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