Orna Mizrahi
The surprising assassination of Fuad Shukr (Hajj Mohsin), Nasrallah’s right-hand man, after the disaster in Majdal Shams, is a very hard and painful blow to Hezbollah. It once again proves Israel’s intelligence and operational capabilities, as they attacked in a targeted manner in the heart of the Dahiyeh neighborhood, Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut. This assassination is significant not only because of Shukr’s status and importance within the organization, serving as a sort of chief of staff at Nasrallah’s side, but also due to his direct responsibility as the head of Hezbollah’s strategic array for attacks on Israel’s northern communities since October 8, and specifically for the killing of the 12 Druze children in Majdal Shams.
A few hours later, the assassination of a senior Hamas official, Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the Political Bureau, during his visit to Tehran (for which Israel has not taken responsibility), further strengthens Israel’s sense of capability and courage, but also contributes to the confusion and embarrassment among the leaders of the “axis of resistance,” led by Nasrallah and the Iranians, who are now required to react against Israel.
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