Hamas Hezbollah

Hezbollah Official Assassinated: Family Feud or Wider Conflict?

Hezbollah official Sheikh Muhammad Ali Hammadi was fatally shot outside his Bekaa Valley home. While initial reports suggested a political assassination, investigations now point towards a four-year-old family feud as the motive. The deceased may be the same Muhammad Hamamdi sought by the FBI for the 1985 hijacking of a West German plane, resulting in an American serviceman’s death. Despite reports of his death in Pakistan, the FBI maintained his status on their most-wanted list until this incident.

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IDF Chief of Staff Resigns, Accepting Blame for October 7th Failures

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announced his resignation, effective March 6, 2025, citing responsibility for the October 7th military failures. Despite significant achievements, including the liberation of hostages and the weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah, Halevi acknowledged the October 7th shortcomings as a lasting burden. He highlighted the IDF’s successes across multiple fronts while emphasizing the ongoing need to achieve all war objectives, including the return of all hostages and improved security conditions. Following Halevi’s announcement, the head of Southern Command also resigned.

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