Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri martyred in israeli drone attack in Beirut

Lebanon's National News Agency reported that an israeli drone struck an office of the Hamas movement in Msharafieh, leading to casualties.

Local sources indicate that the Israeli drone fired three missiles at the building, resulting in the martyrdom of six individuals. Ambulances quickly arrived at the scene to transport the casualties.

Saleh al-Arouri, a significant figure within Hamas, was the commander of the Resistance in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. He was also credited as the architect of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, mourned the loss of the "great national leader."

In a previous interview for Al Mayadeen, the late martyr had addressed increasing israeli death threats against him, stating: "The Israeli threat against me will not change my convictions, and it will not have an impact on the path [that I have chosen]."

The incident has heightened tensions in the region, and further developments are expected as the situation unfolds. International reactions to the attack are anticipated in the coming hours. (ILKHA)