Hezbollah Releases Statement Regarding Beirut Strike

After being silent for a number of hours after the fact, Hezbollah has finally released an initial statement regarding the strike by the IDF on Beirut, Lebanon, mid-day on July 30th. The strike was targeting Fouad Shukr (also known as Hajj Mohsen), one of the most senior leaders within Hezbollah and a personal advisor to Hezbollah leader Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah..The IDF claimed to have killed Shukr in the strike. The statement released by Hezbollah does not confirm nor deny Shukr's fate, only stating that, while rubble clearing operations are ongoing by Civil Defence authorities, that Hezbollah is "waiting for the outcome that those concerned with this process will reach regarding the fate of the great and dear leader and other citizens in this place, so that the necessary action can be taken.".Notably, Hezbollah's statement does acknowledge that Shukr was in the building at the time of the strike..Their full statement may be read below:.Initial statement issued by Hezbollah's media relations:.As it is known, the Zionist enemy attacked the southern suburb of Beirut yesterday, Tuesday, 07-30-2024, targeting a residential building in one of its neighborhoods, which led to the martyrdom of a number of citizens, the injury of others, and the occurrence of great destruction in a number of the building's floors..The great jihadist leader, Brother Sayyed Fouad Shukr (Hajj Mohsen), was present in this building at the time..Since the incident, the Civil Defense teams have been working diligently but slowly to remove the rubble due to the condition of the destroyed layers. We are still waiting for the outcome that those concerned with this process will reach regarding the fate of the great and dear leader and other citizens in this place, so that the necessary action can be taken.."And victory comes only from Allah, the Almighty, the Wise."Wednesday 07-31-202425 Muharram 1446 AH