Beirut, Lebanon - July 31, 2024

Hezbollah on Wednesday confirmed the death of its senior military commander Fouad Shokor in an Israeli attack in southern Beirut the day earlier.

Sources close to Hezbollah said earlier Wednesday that Shokor's body was found in the rubble of a building in Beirut's southern suburbs, Al-Jadeed local TV channel reported.

An Israeli drone fired on Tuesday evening three missiles at a position near the Shura Council of Hezbollah, aiming to target Shokor. The attack also killed at least five others -- three women and two children -- and wounded more than 70 others, according to the health ministry of the Lebanese caretaker government.

The attack completely destroyed the top three floors of the targeted eight-story building, and also damaged surrounding structures, despite a claim by the Israeli Defense Forces that it was a precision strike.

After the attack, Hezbollah confirmed Shokor's presence in the building.

Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the Israeli attack, saying Lebanon preserves its right to take all necessary measures to deter the aggression.

Shotlist:
Beirut, Lebanon - July 31, 2024:
1. Various of damaged building, shattered windows in wake of Israeli strike;
2. Various of glass shards on ground;
3. Various of damaged building;
4. Various of rubble on ground; crew working at scene;
5. Soldiers.

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