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Israel says it killed Hezbollah adviser in Beirut strike

April 09, 2026 / 1:08 PM
Israel says it killed Hezbollah adviser in Beirut strike
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Sharjah24-AFP: Israel’s military stated on Thursday that it had killed a close adviser to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem in an airstrike on Beirut the previous day, amid escalating strikes across Lebanon.

According to the Israeli military, the strike killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, identified as the personal secretary and nephew of Hezbollah’s Secretary-General.

The military said Harshi was a close associate and personal adviser to Naim Qassem, playing a central role in managing and securing his office.

The strike occurred as Israeli attacks intensified across several areas in Lebanon, including the capital, Beirut, amid escalating tensions in the region.

April 09, 2026 / 1:08 PM

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