This story was originally published by the WND News Center.
A statement from Israel Defense Forces states that Hassan Nasrallah, the chieftain of the Hezbollah terrorists based in Lebanon, is dead after a precision strike by Israeli forces.
Sources reported that, actually, "dozens" of Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated in the strike on Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut. And statements weren't in agreement, as Hezbollah officials claimed Nasrallah remained uninjured
Reports said it is a "turning point for the Middle East" that will open the door "to peace and normalization."
A report from NBC said Israel confirmed it struck Hezbollah's headquarters in southern Beirut, after there were sightings of the smoke from a huge bomb blast in that area.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had just defended his country's actions in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon in an address to the United Nations General Assembly.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah operatives are continuing to fire missiles into Israel, triggering sirens in the northern city of Haifa.
The report confirmed Israeli fighter jets have struck at targets deep in Lebanon, including locations from which missiles are launched at Israel.
Also, Israeli locations were on elevated alert should there be a response from the terrorists.