Middle East Eye • April 8, 2026 14:34

Israel Katz: Attacks struck 'hundreds' of Hezbollah fighters, threatens leader

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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz claimed in a video statement that the latest wave of attacks on Lebanon killed "hundreds" of Hezbollah fighters.

He said that the strikes, which UNCHR said struck over 60 locations across Beirut, constitutes the "largest concentrated blow Hezbollah has suffered since the pager operation," referring to the exploding pager attack in 2024.

Katz also issued a warning to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem that "his turn will come".

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