The body of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been recovered from the site of an Israeli air attack on Beirut’s southern suburbs and is intact, a medical source and a security source told Reuters on Sunday.
The sources added that Nasrallah’s body had “no direct wounds and that it appeared the cause of death was blunt trauma from the force of the blast.”
Hezbollah announced on Saturday the death of Nasrallah after an airstrike that targeted the group’s leadership headquarters in southern Beirut on Friday, following confirmation of his assassination by Israel.
In the early hours of Saturday, the first wave of airstrikes shook the Lebanese capital, sending plumes of thick smoke into the sky and shattering windows across the city.
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported at least six civilian deaths and 91 injuries as a result of the bombardment. Despite Israel’s claims of precision, the strikes have led to significant collateral damage in the area.
This latest attack is part of a broader Israeli strategy to dismantle Hezbollah’s leadership structure and military capabilities. In recent weeks, Israel has ramped up its operations against the group, focusing on its positions in Lebanon and Syria, where Hezbollah has a significant presence.
Saturday’s strikes also extended to other areas, including Beirut’s Bekaa Valley and Bhamdoun, further intensifying the conflict.