U.S. President Joe Biden called the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah as a result of an Israeli air strike on Beirut on September 27 a "measure of justice." This is stated in a statement published on the White House website, UNN reports.
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The statement said that the strike that killed Nasrallah took place in the broader context of the conflict, which began with the massacre organized by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
Nasrallah made the fateful decision to unite with Hamas and open what he called a "northern front" against Israel. His death in an Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis and Lebanese civilians
Biden noted that the United States supports Israel's right to self-defense against Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, and other Iranian-backed terrorist groups.
Biden also noted that he had ordered to strengthen the US armed forces deployed in the Middle East.
At the same time, the US president emphasized that Washington's goal remains to resolve the conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza through diplomatic means.
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The United States has recognized Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, and the EU has recognized its paramilitary wing as such. Nasrallah led the organization for over 30 years. On September 28, Hezbollah officially confirmed his death.
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As reported in the Israeli Defense Forces, on September 27, 2024, the leader of the Hezbollah terrorist organization and one of its founders, Hassan Nasrallah, was eliminated by the IDF forces, along with Ali Karki, commander of the Hezbollah Southern Front, and other Hezbollah commanders.
During the Israeli strike on Beirut, Iranian General Abbas Nilforshahan was also killed . He was the deputy commander of the IRGC and headed the operational command that participated in military operations abroad.
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