Beirut: The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has officially confirmed the martyrdom of its senior commander, Haytham Ali Tabatabai, in a devastating Israeli airstrike in the southern suburb of Beirut on Sunday. The resistance group released a statement on Sunday night announcing the martyrdom of Commander Tabatabai in ‘a treacherous Israeli attack.’

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Hezbollah praised the unwavering dedication of Commander Tabatabai to the resistance movement, noting his instrumental role in building the group’s strength since its inception. The statement highlighted that Tabatabai’s martyrdom would inspire renewed hope and determination among resistance fighters, promising to continue the struggle against the ‘Zionist enemy and its patron, America.’

The group extended condolences to the families of the martyred commander and to all supporters of the resistance, urging patience and comfort during this time of loss. Hezbollah’s statement conveyed condolences and congratulations
to various parties, including the Master of the Age and fellow resistance members, emphasizing the significance of Tabatabai’s sacrifice.

The Israeli strike on residential apartments in Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least five people, including Commander Tabatabai, and left 28 others wounded.