Israel's Airstrike on Hezbollah Leadership: Right to Self-Defense?
Israel's airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut was a self-defense act, according to a German foreign ministry spokesperson. The incident, deemed necessary due to Hezbollah's terrorist activities, led to civilian casualties, which the spokesperson acknowledged as tragic.
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In a decisive airstrike, Israel has killed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, an act the German foreign ministry has defended as a right to self-defense.
The spokesperson clarified that Hezbollah is recognized as a terrorist organization, suggesting that the meeting targeted was likely focused on future operations, justifying the airstrike.
Despite acknowledging the tragic civilian casualties, the spokesperson emphasized that any civilian deaths are unfortunate and should be minimized.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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