List of Hamas, Hezbollah Leaders Assassinated by Israel Since October 7, 2023
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- Oct 19, 2024
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Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7, 2023, Israel has launched a series of high-profile targeted assassinations, eliminating key figures in both Hamas and Hezbollah. These strikes have targeted leaders accused of orchestrating attacks against Israel, further escalating the ongoing conflict.
The latest assassination occurred on October 17, 2024, when Israel announced the death of Yahya Sinwar, one of the masterminds behind the Hamas attack that initiated the war. Israeli airstrikes have also struck Hezbollah leadership in Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of several high-ranking figures.
Here is a comprehensive list of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders killed by Israeli forces during the conflict:
Yahya Sinwar (Hamas): Killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on October 17, 2024. Sinwar was a chief planner of Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel in 2023, which sparked the ongoing war. He was a key figure in Hamas, deeply committed to resisting Israeli occupation.
Hassan Nasrallah (Hezbollah): Announced killed by Israeli forces on September 28, 2024. Nasrallah led Hezbollah for decades, transforming it into a formidable military and political force backed by Iran. His death marked a significant blow to Hezbollah's leadership.
Fatah Sharif (Hamas): Eliminated by Israeli forces in Lebanon on September 30, 2024. Sharif played a pivotal role in Hamas' regional operations.
Ali Karaki (Hezbollah): A top Hezbollah commander killed alongside Nasrallah in an airstrike on an underground bunker. More than 20 militants were killed in the strike.
Nabil Kaouk (Hezbollah): The deputy head of Hezbollah’s Central Council, killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 28, 2024.
Mohammed Srur (Hezbollah): Head of Hezbollah’s drone unit, responsible for launching drones into Israel during the conflict. Killed in an Israeli strike.
Ibrahim Qubaisi (Hezbollah): Led Hezbollah’s missile unit and was involved in the kidnapping and killing of Israeli soldiers in 2000. Killed in a recent airstrike.
Ibrahim Aqil (Hezbollah): A high-ranking Hezbollah operations commander involved in the 1983 Beirut bombings. Killed in a strike on September 20, 2024.
Ahmed Mahmud Wahbi (Hezbollah): Former leader of Hezbollah's Radwan special forces. Killed in an Israeli strike on September 20, 2024.
Fuad Shukr (Hezbollah): A senior Hezbollah military commander since its formation in the 1980s. Killed on July 30, 2024, in a strike on Lebanon’s capital, Beirut.
Mohammed Nasser (Hezbollah): Killed on July 3, 2024, in an Israeli airstrike. Nasser was responsible for operations along the Lebanon-Israel frontier.
Taleb Abdallah (Hezbollah): A senior Hezbollah field commander, killed in a June 12, 2024 airstrike.
Mohammed Deif (Hamas): Longtime Hamas military leader, killed in an Israeli airstrike on August 1, 2024. Deif had been a key target of Israel for years.
Ismail Haniyeh (Hamas): Assassinated during a visit to Tehran on July 31, 2024. Haniyeh had led Hamas since 2017.
Saleh Al-Arouri (Hamas): Killed by an Israeli drone strike in Beirut on January 2, 2024. Al-Arouri founded Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades.
Marwan Issa (Hamas): Deputy Hamas military commander, killed in March 2024 by Israeli forces. He was a prominent figure alongside Sinwar and Deif.
These targeted killings represent a significant effort by Israel to neutralize the leadership of Hamas and Hezbollah, which have been key adversaries in the region. As the conflict continues, the list of militant leaders targeted by Israel is likely to grow, further shaping the future of the ongoing war.
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