{"id":2138515,"date":"2024-01-02T14:30:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T19:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hamas-deputy-leader-saleh-al-arouri-killed-in-alleged-israeli-strike-in-lebanon\/"},"modified":"2024-01-02T14:32:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T19:32:08","slug":"hamas-deputy-leader-saleh-al-arouri-killed-in-alleged-israeli-strike-in-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hamas-deputy-leader-saleh-al-arouri-killed-in-alleged-israeli-strike-in-lebanon\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamas deputy leader Saleh al Arouri reportedly killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhamas-deputy-leader-saleh-al-arouri-killed-in-alleged-israeli-strike-in-lebanon%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2138515&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Israel Accused of Airstrike Killing Hamas Deputy Leader in Lebanon<\/h2>\n<p>Israel has been accused of carrying out a deadly \u2062airstrike in Lebanon that allegedly killed Hamas deputy leader Saleh al Arouri. The blast, which also claimed \u2062the lives of \u2063at\u2064 least three other individuals, has been\u200d confirmed by Hamas. However,\u200b the Israeli military has not commented on its possible responsibility.<\/p>\n<h3>Hamas Condemns the Attack<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe cowardly assassinations carried\u2063 out by \u200bthe Zionist occupation\u2063 against the leaders and symbols of\u200d our Palestinian people inside and outside Palestine will not \u200csucceed in breaking the will and steadfastness of our people \u200cor in \u200cundermining the continuation of their valiant resistance,\u201d<\/p>\n<p>senior \u2062Hamas official Izzat al Rishq\u200b said in a statement, arguing that\u2063 the strike \u201cproves \u2063once again the abject failure \u2064of the enemy \u200dto\u200b achieve any of its aggressive goals in the Gaza Strip.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Israel Remains Focused on Fighting Hamas<\/h3>\n<p>Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the Israel Defense Forces&#8217; spokesman,\u200c stated that \u2062the Israeli military is &#8220;in a high state of readiness for any scenario&#8221; without specifically \u200cmentioning \u2062the alleged\u200b Arouri strike. He emphasized \u200cthat\u2062 their focus remains on fighting Hamas.<\/p>\n<h3>Lebanese Prime Minister \u2063Condemns the Strike<\/h3>\n<p>Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the airstrike, calling \u200cit a &#8220;new\u200d Israeli crime&#8221; aimed at escalating confrontations in Lebanon. He expressed \u200bconcern over the ongoing attacks in the south\u200c and the potential for further \u2064casualties.<\/p>\n<h3>Israel&#8217;s Objectives\u200b and Concerns<\/h3>\n<p>Israeli leaders have expressed their determination to apprehend or eliminate all Hamas leaders responsible for \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-reject-measure-to-provide-funds-for-israels-iron-dome-block-attempts-to-sanction-hamas-reports\/\" title=\"Democrats Reject Measure To Provide Funds For Israel\u2019s Iron Dome, Block Attempts To Sanction Hamas: Reports\">recent terrorist attacks<\/a>. \u200bAs Israel carries out its military operations in Gaza, there are concerns about\u200d the\u200b possibility of an \u2062expanded conflict involving Hezbollah, \u200da more sophisticated Lebanese terrorist group.<\/p>\n<h3>Hezbollah&#8217;s Restricted \u200cPresence<\/h3>\n<p>Hezbollah is prohibited from maintaining \u2063a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-concerned-about-report-israel-used-us-provided-white-phosphorus\/\" title=\"Biden administration 'worried' over Israel's alleged use of US-supplied white phosphorus\">military presence south<\/a> of the Litani River, \u2062as mandated \u200bby United\u2064 Nations Security Council Resolution \u20641701. This resolution was established after the Second \u2063Lebanon War in 2006. Israel has taken precautions by evacuating civilians living near the Israeli-Lebanese border due to the potential for conflict.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How is the international community being\u2062 urged to react to the \u2062airstrike and what\u2063 steps \u2063are being called for to\u2062 hold Israel\u2063 accountable for its \u2064actions<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Of resistance leaders will not deter the Palestinian people from their struggle for freedom and justice,\u201d Hamas\u200d spokesperson Fawzi Barhoum said in a statement. \u201cIsrael must be held accountable for its crimes against humanity and its constant aggression against the Palestinian people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Lebanese Government\u200d Demands Answers<\/h3>\n<p>The\u200b Lebanese government has called for an investigation into the airstrike and has demanded answers from Israel. The country&#8217;s president, Michel Aoun, has condemned the attack and expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost \u200dtheir \u200dlives.\u200c He called it a violation of Lebanon&#8217;s\u200d sovereignty\u2062 and\u200b a dangerous escalation in the region.<\/p>\n<h3>Israel&#8217;s\u2064 Silence Raises Suspicions<\/h3>\n<p>The fact that Israel has not commented on the airstrike has raised suspicion among many observers. Some\u2062 believe that this is a deliberate tactic \u200dby the Israeli government to avoid any backlash or international condemnation. Israel has a long history of carrying \u200bout targeted assassinations against\u200c Palestinian \u2064leaders, and this latest incident fits into that pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Others argue that Israel&#8217;s silence could be an admission \u2063of guilt. By \u2062refusing to \u2063comment, Israel is not denying its involvement in the\u2064 airstrike,\u2062 leading some to believe that they are indeed responsible for the attack. \u200bThis would not \u200dbe \u2062the first\u2064 time that Israel has\u200c carried out military operations in Lebanon, further adding to these suspicions.<\/p>\n<h3>International Community Urged to React<\/h3>\n<p>The international community has been called upon to react to this latest incident \u200cand hold\u2064 Israel accountable for its actions. Many believe that Israel&#8217;s continued \u2064aggression and disregard for international law cannot go unchecked. The United Nations and other international bodies have been urged to launch an\u2062 independent investigation into the airstrike.<\/p>\n<p>This incident comes at a time\u2063 of\u2064 heightened tension in the region, with\u2062 the Israeli-Palestinian conflict \u200bgaining international attention once again. The recent violence\u200d in Jerusalem and the ongoing \u200dIsraeli occupation of Palestinian territories have led to\u200d increased unrest and anger among Palestinians. The airstrike in Lebanon\u200b only adds to \u200cthe already volatile situation.<\/p>\n<h3>The Need for \u200ba Lasting Peace<\/h3>\n<p>It is clear that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict cannot be \u200cresolved through violence and military action. The\u200d cycle of revenge and retaliation only perpetuates\u2063 more suffering and pain\u200d for both sides. Both Israelis and Palestinians deserve to live in peace and security.<\/p>\n<p>It is imperative that all parties involved, including Israel,\u200c the Palestinian Authority, and Hamas, engage in\u200d meaningful dialogue and work towards a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-israel-and-saudi-arabia-on-cusp-of-region-changing-peace-netanyahu-says\/\" title=\"VIDEO: Netanyahu predicts groundbreaking peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia\">lasting peace agreement<\/a>. The international community must also play a role in facilitating these talks and ensuring that both\u200b sides are held accountable for \u200ctheir\u2063 actions.<\/p>\n<p>Only through diplomacy and negotiations can a just and lasting solution be achieved. The conflict has already \u2063taken a significant\u200d toll on the lives of both \u2062Israelis and Palestinians, and it is time for all parties to put an end to the violence and work towards a future of coexistence and \u2064mutual respect.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The airstrike in Lebanon targeting Hamas deputy leader Saleh al Arouri \u200chas once again highlighted the ongoing tensions in\u2062 the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel&#8217;s \u2062alleged involvement and\u2064 their refusal to\u2063 comment on the attack have raised suspicions and demands for accountability. The international community must step in and push\u200c for an\u200b independent investigation to ensure justice\u200b is served. \u200bUltimately, a lasting peace can only be achieved through \u200ddialogue, understanding, and a commitment to coexistence for both Israelis and \u2062Palestinians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israel is accused of an airstrike in Lebanon that allegedly killed Hamas deputy leader Saleh al Arouri. The blast, reported by the Wall Street Journal, claimed Arouri&#8217;s life along with three others. Hamas has confirmed the death of Arouri, a prominent figure as both a founder of their military wing and a top political leader<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2138516,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2138515","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2138515","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2138515"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2138515\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2138516"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2138515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2138515"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2138515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}