Israel says Hezbollah chief’s nephew-cum-secretary killed in Beirut strikes last night

The operation forms part of Israel’s ongoing military campaign targeting the Iran-backed group in Lebanon.

According to the Israeli military, Harshi served as the personal secretary to Naim Qassem, and he was within the inner circle of the group’s command structure.

Strike hits Beirut’s Tallet Khayat area

Israeli officials said the strike specifically targeted Harshi in Beirut’s Tallet Khayat neighbourhood, located near the group’s stronghold in the Dahiyeh district.

Visuals from the site showed significant structural damage, including the partial collapse of a multi-storey residential building following the impact.

The operation highlights Israel’s continued focus on urban targets linked to Hezbollah’s leadership and operational network.

Expanded operations across southern Lebanon

In addition to the Beirut strike, the Israeli military reported targeting strategic infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

The IDF stated that it struck two key crossings over the Litani River, which it claims Hezbollah uses to transport weapons, rockets, and launch systems into the southern region.

The military further indicated that approximately ten weapons depots, rocket launch sites, and operational headquarters associated with Hezbollah were also hit during the same phase of operations.