{"id":4580,"date":"2026-04-09T09:04:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/probharatnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/israel-defense-forces-claims-killing-of-hezbollah-leader-naim-qassems-nephew-in-beirut-strike\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T09:04:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:04:25","slug":"israel-defense-forces-claims-killing-of-hezbollah-leader-naim-qassems-nephew-in-beirut-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/probharatnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/israel-defense-forces-claims-killing-of-hezbollah-leader-naim-qassems-nephew-in-beirut-strike\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel Defense Forces Claims Killing of Hezbollah Leader Naim Qassem\u2019s Nephew in Beirut Strike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Beirut: The Israel Defense Forces on Thursday announced that it had killed the nephew of Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem in an overnight airstrike in Beirut.<\/p>\n<p>According to official statements, the individual has been identified as Ali Yusuf Harshi, who was serving as a close aide and personal secretary to Qassem. The Israeli military stated that Harshi played a significant role in managing the office and security affairs of the Hezbollah leadership. <\/p>\n<p>The strike reportedly targeted an area in Beirut as part of Israel\u2019s ongoing military operations against Hezbollah amid escalating regional tensions. Harshi was described as a key associate within the Iran-backed Lebanese group, maintaining close coordination with senior leadership. <\/p>\n<p>The development comes at a time of heightened conflict in the region, with continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon despite a broader ceasefire understanding between the United States and Iran not extending to Hezbollah operations.<\/p>\n<p>There has been no immediate independent confirmation from Hezbollah regarding the claim. 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