In a stark reminder of the economic fallout from ongoing conflicts, moody's has downgraded Israel's credit rating, citing escalating geopolitical risks amid intensified violence with Hezbollah and the grim situation in Gaza.

Moody's Downgrades Israel Amid Conflict

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday to demand a deal with Hamas to return the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

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The body of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly recovered from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, &nbsp;a day after the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah confirmed its chief's death in an Israeli airstrike.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes hit the Yemeni port city of Hodeida on Sunday according to Houthi media. This comes a day after the rebel group, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv.

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Israeli airstrikes hit the Yemeni port city of Hodeida on Sunday (Sep&nbsp;29), according to Houthi media, a day after the rebel group, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv.

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A day after the Lebanon-based militant group&nbsp;Hezbollah confirmed the death of its chief&nbsp;Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli airstrike, his body was recovered on Sunday (Sep 29) from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs and was intact, reported news agency Reuters, citing&nbsp;a medical source and a security source.&nbsp;

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), on Sunday (Sep 29), claimed&nbsp;that Hezbollah's underground headquarters that was attacked on Friday was located just 53 metres from a United Nations school in the Lebanese capital city of&nbsp;Beirut,&nbsp;stressing that the militant group hides among civilians.&nbsp;

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Days after eliminating Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Israel launched a fresh series of strikes on the Iran-backed group's stronghold in Beirut on Sunday (Sep&nbsp;29).

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on Sunday (Sep 29), said that the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Deputy Commander Brig General Abbas Nilforoushan in Lebanon by Israel in airstrikes "will not go unanswered".&nbsp;

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Two men from the Meitei community were allegedly abducted by suspected 'Kuki militants' on Sunday (September 29) and were seen,&nbsp;in a viral video, appealing to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to save their lives.&nbsp;

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The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday announced that they have killed the top Hezbollah leader, Nabil Kaouk, the commander of Hezbollah's Preventive Security Unit and the deputy head of Hezbollah’s central council.

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge fell ill while addressing a public rally on Sunday in the Jasrota belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.&nbsp;After receiving medical attention, Kharge said he was not going to die before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was removed from power.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega-auctions are fast approaching as franchises get ready to stamp their authority for the upcoming season. While the on-field battle begins not before March 2025, the off-field battle is taking shape after the IPL governing council announced the retention rules on Saturday (Sep 28). The IPL governing council has now also set a deadline of October 31 for the franchises to finalise the player retentions for the next three years.

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Former pilot and popular Indian YouTuber Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast has finally broken his silence on the ongoing rumours about&nbsp;his&nbsp;infidelity and separation from his wife Ritu Rathee. On Saturday, Taneja shared a note on Instagram urging his followers not to form assumptions or expect any official explanation from him.&nbsp;

The body of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly recovered from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, a day after the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah confirmed its chief's death in an Israeli airstrike.

The body of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly recovered from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, a day after the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah confirmed its chief's death in an Israeli airstrike. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes hit the Yemeni port city of Hodeida on Sunday according to Houthi media. This comes a day after the rebel group, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv. Click on the headlines to read more Israeli airstrikes pound key Yemeni port after Houthis fire missiles targeting central Israel Israeli airstrikes hit the Yemeni port city of Hodeida on Sunday (Sep 29), according to Houthi media, a day after the rebel group, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv. Body of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah recovered from site of Israeli air attack in Lebanon: Report A day after the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah confirmed the death of its chief Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli airstrike, his body was recovered on Sunday (Sep 29) from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs and was intact, reported news agency Reuters, citing a medical source and a security source. ‘Hezbollah hides among civilians’: Israel claims militant group’s HQ located 53 metre from UN school in Beirut The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), on Sunday (Sep 29), claimed that Hezbollah's underground headquarters that was attacked on Friday was located just 53 metres from a United Nations school in the Lebanese capital city of Beirut, stressing that the militant group hides among civilians. Israel hits Hezbollah stronghold with ‘precise’ airstrikes; Iran mourns Nasrallah's death Days after eliminating Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Israel launched a fresh series of strikes on the Iran-backed group's stronghold in Beirut on Sunday (Sep 29). Iran foreign minister says killing of IRGC deputy commander 'will not go unanswered' Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on Sunday (Sep 29), said that the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Deputy Commander Brig General Abbas Nilforoushan in Lebanon by Israel in airstrikes "will not go unanswered". Two abducted men seek help in viral video; Manipur CM blames ‘Kuki militants’ for kidnapping them Two men from the Meitei community were allegedly abducted by suspected 'Kuki militants' on Sunday (September 29) and were seen, in a viral video, appealing to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to save their lives. Israel says it killed top Hezbollah leader Nabil Kaouk in airstrike The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday announced that they have killed the top Hezbollah leader, Nabil Kaouk, the commander of Hezbollah's Preventive Security Unit and the deputy head of Hezbollah’s central council. 'Won't die till PM Modi removed from power': Congress President Kharge after falling ill Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge fell ill while addressing a public rally on Sunday in the Jasrota belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. After receiving medical attention, Kharge said he was not going to die before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was removed from power. IPL governing council sets October 31 as deadline for player retentions The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega-auctions are fast approaching as franchises get ready to stamp their authority for the upcoming season. While the on-field battle begins not before March 2025, the off-field battle is taking shape after the IPL governing council announced the retention rules on Saturday (Sep 28). The IPL governing council has now also set a deadline of October 31 for the franchises to finalise the player retentions for the next three years. Indian YouTuber Gaurav Taneja reacts to divorce and infidelity rumours: 'Men are made villains very fast' Former pilot and popular Indian YouTuber Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast has finally broken his silence on the ongoing rumours about his infidelity and separation from his wife Ritu Rathee. On Saturday, Taneja shared a note on Instagram urging his followers not to form assumptions or expect any official explanation from him.

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Hassan Nasrallah is dead. The Hezbollah chief's death has now been confirmed by the Iran-backed, Lebanon-based group. This development has sparked significant concern and speculation regarding the future of the militant group. Killing Nasrallah, who has led Hezbollah for 32 years, would deliver a substantial blow to the organisation.

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For the Lebanese terror group, which has seen the majority of its top leadership eliminated by Israel, the passing of Hassan Nasrallah represents a turning point in the organization's history. According to reports Hashem Safieddine, a relative of Nasrallah, is expected to lead the organization supported by Iran.

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An Iranian mole informed the Israeli military of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's location, hours before the airstrike, French newspaper Le Parisien has claimed.&nbsp;Nasrallah was killed in the suburbs of Beirut on Friday (Sep 28) after the Israeli Air Force dropped&nbsp;US-made BLU-109 bombs with JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) guidance kits.&nbsp;

The spy informed Israeli officials that Nasrallah would be at Hezbollah's underground headquarters to attend a meeting with top members of the militant outfit, the publication stated.&nbsp;

It added that Nasrallah arrived at the location in the exact vehicle as&nbsp;Abbas Nilforoushan, the deputy commander of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon.

<h2>Previous instances of Iranian moles infiltrating Axis of Resistance&nbsp;</h2>

Notably, this is not the first instance when the role of an Iranian spy has been mentioned in the aftermath of the death of a leader belonging to the Axis of Resistance. Last month, British outlets claimed that&nbsp;Israel's premier intelligence agency, Mossad, hired Iranian security agents to plant the bomb in three rooms of the guesthouse where Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was staying.&nbsp;

“They are now certain that Mossad hired agents from the Ansar al-Mahdi protection unit. Upon further investigation, they discovered additional explosive devices in two other rooms,” an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official was quoted as saying by the publication.

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<h2>Nasrallah's death&nbsp;</h2>

On Saturday (Sep 28), the Israeli military said that Nasrallah was eliminated during Friday's strikes, which targeted the suburbs of Beirut.

"Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorise the world," the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).&nbsp;

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The militant outfit also confirmed the death of its leader later in the day, which means that the entire chain of command of Hezbollah has been killed in the span of less than two weeks.

Notably,&nbsp;more than 80 bombs were dropped by Israel within a few minutes to kill Nasrallah and his aides. After Nasrallah's death, reports claim that his cousin Hashem Safieddine may take the reins of the group, who has already been on Hezbollah’s Jihad Council.

Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

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An Iranian mole informed the Israeli military of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's location, hours before the airstrike, French newspaper Le Parisien has claimed.

An Iranian mole informed the Israeli military of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's location, hours before the airstrike, French newspaper Le Parisien has claimed. Nasrallah was killed in the suburbs of Beirut on Friday (Sep 28) after the Israeli Air Force dropped US-made BLU-109 bombs with JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) guidance kits. The spy informed Israeli officials that Nasrallah would be at Hezbollah's underground headquarters to attend a meeting with top members of the militant outfit, the publication stated. It added that Nasrallah arrived at the location in the exact vehicle as Abbas Nilforoushan, the deputy commander of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon. Previous instances of Iranian moles infiltrating Axis of Resistance Notably, this is not the first instance when the role of an Iranian spy has been mentioned in the aftermath of the death of a leader belonging to the Axis of Resistance. Last month, British outlets claimed that Israel's premier intelligence agency, Mossad, hired Iranian security agents to plant the bomb in three rooms of the guesthouse where Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was staying. “They are now certain that Mossad hired agents from the Ansar al-Mahdi protection unit. Upon further investigation, they discovered additional explosive devices in two other rooms,” an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official was quoted as saying by the publication. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War | Netanyahu: No Choice But To Target Nasrallah Nasrallah's death On Saturday (Sep 28), the Israeli military said that Nasrallah was eliminated during Friday's strikes, which targeted the suburbs of Beirut. "Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorise the world," the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Also read | Hassan Nasrallah: What you should know about the Hezbollah leader Israel says it has killed The militant outfit also confirmed the death of its leader later in the day, which means that the entire chain of command of Hezbollah has been killed in the span of less than two weeks. Notably, more than 80 bombs were dropped by Israel within a few minutes to kill Nasrallah and his aides. After Nasrallah's death, reports claim that his cousin Hashem Safieddine may take the reins of the group, who has already been on Hezbollah’s Jihad Council. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Iranian mole gave away Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s location? Report claims...

The killing of its Chief Hassan Nasrallah marks a huge blow for Iran-backed. Hezbollah is a militant group that has been growing in strength since 1982. Hezbollah whose name means 'Party of God' in Arabic was founded during the Lebanese Civil War. Watch to know more!

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Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed during Israeli military strikes in Beirut on Saturday, as confirmed by the militant group. The militant group&nbsp;further pledged to continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon.&nbsp;As tensions escalated in West Asia, sirens were sounding across central Israel amid an apparent ballistic missile attack from Yemen, which activated alerts in Tel Aviv and its surrounding cities.&nbsp;

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Hezbollah on Saturday (Sep 28) confirmed that its chief&nbsp;Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated during the military's strikes in Beirut on Friday.&nbsp;The militant&nbsp;group pledged&nbsp;to continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon.&nbsp;Nasrallah was reportedly at Hezbollah’s main underground headquarters in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut when the IDF carried out its massive strikes.

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Sirens were sounding across central Israel amid an apparent ballistic missile attack from Yemen. The alerts have been activated in Tel Aviv and surrounding cities.&nbsp;The missile was intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array outside of Israeli territory, the IDF said.

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Hamas on Saturday (Sep 28)&nbsp;condemned the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in IDF strikes on Beirut.&nbsp;"We condemn in the strongest terms this barbaric Zionist aggression and targeting of residential buildings... and we consider it a cowardly terrorist act," the group said in a statement, offering "condolences, and solidarity with the brothers in Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon on the martyrdom of... Nasrallah," the Gaza-based group said in a statement.

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Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Saturday (Sep 28) confirmed that its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed on Friday in Israeli strikes on Beirut. Nasrallah’s death has now raised questions about the future leadership of the Lebanon-based militant group.&nbsp;

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After Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli strikes on Friday (Sep 27), Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly moved to a safe location with heightened security measures in place.

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At least 43 people died in five US states – South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia – on Friday (Sep 27), after Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday as a Category 4 behemoth, breaking records as the storm worsened.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Ukraine on Saturday announced a probe into alleged sex crimes at a state children's home after the country's rights ombudsman visited and decried a lack of official action.

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At least 66&nbsp;people lost their lives across Nepal after deadly floods triggered by incessant rainfall hit the nation, leading to loss of life and property, reported news agency Reuters.&nbsp;

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The stars of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are set for a bumper pay rise after Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah announced on his X handle on Saturday (Sep 28). Shah on his social media handle confirmed the news as players starting from IPL 2025 will pocket INR 7.5 lakh ($9000) per match. Additionally, players will also pocket $125,000 if they play all the matches for their respective IPL franchise.

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Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed during Israeli military strikes in Beirut on Saturday, as confirmed by the militant group. The militant group further pledged to continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon.

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed during Israeli military strikes in Beirut on Saturday, as confirmed by the militant group. The militant group further pledged to continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon. As tensions escalated in West Asia, sirens were sounding across central Israel amid an apparent ballistic missile attack from Yemen, which activated alerts in Tel Aviv and its surrounding cities. Click on the headlines to read more West Asia crisis: Hezbollah confirms leader Hassan Nasrallah's death in IDF strikes on Beirut Hezbollah on Saturday (Sep 28) confirmed that its chief Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated during the military's strikes in Beirut on Friday. The militant group pledged to continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon. Nasrallah was reportedly at Hezbollah’s main underground headquarters in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut when the IDF carried out its massive strikes. Panic in Tel Aviv amid ballistic missile attack from Yemen Sirens were sounding across central Israel amid an apparent ballistic missile attack from Yemen. The alerts have been activated in Tel Aviv and surrounding cities. The missile was intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array outside of Israeli territory, the IDF said. 'Genocide, cowardly act,' Hezbollah allies Houthis, Hamas, Iraq fume over Nasrallah's killing Hamas on Saturday (Sep 28) condemned the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in IDF strikes on Beirut. "We condemn in the strongest terms this barbaric Zionist aggression and targeting of residential buildings... and we consider it a cowardly terrorist act," the group said in a statement, offering "condolences, and solidarity with the brothers in Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon on the martyrdom of... Nasrallah," the Gaza-based group said in a statement. Who is Hashem Safieddine, second-in-command and potential successor of Hezbollah? Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Saturday (Sep 28) confirmed that its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed on Friday in Israeli strikes on Beirut. Nasrallah’s death has now raised questions about the future leadership of the Lebanon-based militant group. West Asia crisis: Iran's Khamenei moved to safe location amid 'short-sighted' attacks in Beirut After Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli strikes on Friday (Sep 27), Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly moved to a safe location with heightened security measures in place. Hurricane Helene: At least 43 dead in five US states, 4 million homes without power At least 43 people died in five US states – South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia – on Friday (Sep 27), after Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday as a Category 4 behemoth, breaking records as the storm worsened. Ukraine begins probe into alleged sexual crimes at children's home Ukraine on Saturday announced a probe into alleged sex crimes at a state children's home after the country's rights ombudsman visited and decried a lack of official action. Nepal: At least 66 dead, dozens missing after heavy rains trigger floods, landslides At least 66 people lost their lives across Nepal after deadly floods triggered by incessant rainfall hit the nation, leading to loss of life and property, reported news agency Reuters. BCCI announces BUMPER pay rise, players to pocket $9000 per match starting IPL 2025 The stars of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are set for a bumper pay rise after Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah announced on his X handle on Saturday (Sep 28). Shah on his social media handle confirmed the news as players starting from IPL 2025 will pocket INR 7.5 lakh ($9000) per match. Additionally, players will also pocket $125,000 if they play all the matches for their respective IPL franchise. Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe mourns Maggie Smith's death Daniel Radcliffe has paid tribute to his Harry Potter co-star Dame Maggie Smith, following the legendary actress's death on Friday at the age of 89. Radcliffe, 35, shared heartfelt memories of working with Smith, recalling their first encounter on the set of David Copperfield when he was just 9 years old.

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Israelis rejoiced Saturday at the news that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah had been killed while also offering mixed takes on whether this would make them safer in the long term.

Military officials announced on Saturday morning that Nasrallah, who headed Hezbollah for more than three decades, died in a Friday strike targeting the group's headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Even before Hezbollah officially confirmed his death on Saturday afternoon, Israelis on Tel Aviv's waterfront promenade said the news came as a welcome relief amid escalating clashes along the Israel-Lebanon border.&nbsp;

"Absolutely fantastic news, it should have been done a long time ago," said David Shalev, a resident of Israel's commercial hub.

<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/west-asia-crisis-israel-says-hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-eliminated-in-beirut-strike-762745">Also read:&nbsp;West Asia crisis: Hezbollah confirms leader Hassan Nasrallah's death in IDF strikes on Beirut</a>

Although he cast doubt on whether Nasrallah's killing would end the fighting in the north, he said it sent a clear message to Israel's foes in the region: "Don't screw with us."

Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel one day after Hamas's unprecedented attack on southern Israel last October 7 triggered the ongoing war in Gaza.

In recent days Israel has shifted the focus of its operations towards eliminating Hezbollah's military leadership and "cleaning" the northern border, from which more than 60,000 Israelis have been displaced for nearly a year.

The escalation brought heightened security risks to central Israel, with Hezbollah on Wednesday announcing it had launched a ballistic missile targeting the Israeli spy agency Mossad's headquarters near Tel Aviv.

In the coastal city of Rishon LeZion in central Israel, Shuli Diaz on Saturday called Friday's strike on Nasrallah "an amazing move".

She said she hoped the Hezbollah leader's death would bring peace after more than a year of war triggered by the October 7 attack.

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"I think that the elimination of Nasrallah will bring an end to the war," Diaz said. "I believe that this will bring some sort of political resolution. I at least hope so."

Israeli military officials played up the significance of Nasrallah's death, even as they vowed to press on with military operations against Hezbollah intended to facilitate the return of Israelis displaced from the north.

The military announced on X on Saturday it had given the operation to kill Nasrallah the codename "New Order".

It was a message that resonated with Rami Steiner, another resident of Rishon LeZion.

"We are celebrating the death of the number one terrorist in the world," he said.&nbsp;

"This is an opportunity for a new era, a better world without terrorists."

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Israelis rejoiced Saturday at the news that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah had been killed while also offering mixed takes on whether this would make them safer in the long term.

Israelis rejoiced Saturday at the news that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah had been killed while also offering mixed takes on whether this would make them safer in the long term. Military officials announced on Saturday morning that Nasrallah, who headed Hezbollah for more than three decades, died in a Friday strike targeting the group's headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Even before Hezbollah officially confirmed his death on Saturday afternoon, Israelis on Tel Aviv's waterfront promenade said the news came as a welcome relief amid escalating clashes along the Israel-Lebanon border. "Absolutely fantastic news, it should have been done a long time ago," said David Shalev, a resident of Israel's commercial hub. Also read: West Asia crisis: Hezbollah confirms leader Hassan Nasrallah's death in IDF strikes on Beirut Although he cast doubt on whether Nasrallah's killing would end the fighting in the north, he said it sent a clear message to Israel's foes in the region: "Don't screw with us." Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel one day after Hamas's unprecedented attack on southern Israel last October 7 triggered the ongoing war in Gaza. In recent days Israel has shifted the focus of its operations towards eliminating Hezbollah's military leadership and "cleaning" the northern border, from which more than 60,000 Israelis have been displaced for nearly a year. The escalation brought heightened security risks to central Israel, with Hezbollah on Wednesday announcing it had launched a ballistic missile targeting the Israeli spy agency Mossad's headquarters near Tel Aviv. In the coastal city of Rishon LeZion in central Israel, Shuli Diaz on Saturday called Friday's strike on Nasrallah "an amazing move". She said she hoped the Hezbollah leader's death would bring peace after more than a year of war triggered by the October 7 attack. Watch | BREAKING: IDF claims Hezbollah chief Nasrallah 'eliminated' in Beirut strike × "I think that the elimination of Nasrallah will bring an end to the war," Diaz said. "I believe that this will bring some sort of political resolution. I at least hope so." Israeli military officials played up the significance of Nasrallah's death, even as they vowed to press on with military operations against Hezbollah intended to facilitate the return of Israelis displaced from the north. The military announced on X on Saturday it had given the operation to kill Nasrallah the codename "New Order". It was a message that resonated with Rami Steiner, another resident of Rishon LeZion. "We are celebrating the death of the number one terrorist in the world," he said. "This is an opportunity for a new era, a better world without terrorists." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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