On September 28, the Israeli military declared that it had successfully killed Hezbollah's leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah during an airstrike on the organization's main base located in the southern suburbs of Beirut a day prior. This action marks a significant moment as Nasrallah had been at the helm of Hezbollah for 32 years, and the group subsequently confirmed his death.

In response to this development, Hezbollah vowed to persist in their struggle against Israel, asserting their commitment not only to support Gaza and Palestine but also to defend Lebanon and its resilient citizens. After the news broke, Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV shifted its programming to broadcast verses from the Quran, reflecting the group's mourning period.

An Israeli army spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, stated that Nasrallah’s elimination would prevent him from continuing to spread terror globally. The Israeli military reinforced this sentiment through social media, highlighting that Nasrallah would pose no further threats.