Uncertain Fate of Hashem Safi al-Din Following Airstrike in Beirut
October 4, 2024
Suspicion is growing that Hashem Safi al-Din, the successor to Nasrallah, is dead following a strong airstrike in Beirut. The strike, carried out by Israel, targeted a building where Safi al-Din was believed to be, but confirmation of his fate remains uncertain. Safi al-Din is seen as the leading candidate to succeed Nasrallah in Hezbollah's leadership. More information regarding the casualty numbers is awaited.