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| U.S. Senator Mark Kelly - File Photo: Reuters |
U.S.-Made Bombs Used in Israeli Strike That Killed Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah, Says Senator -Reuters
In a statement that has garnered international attention, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly revealed that Israel used American-made bombs to carry out the airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. The strike occurred on Friday night, targeting Hezbollah's central command in southern Beirut.
Nasrallah, who led the Shia political party and militant group Hezbollah for over 30 years, was killed alongside several top commanders in the Israeli air raid.
Senator Kelly, who chairs the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, told NBC on Sunday that Israel deployed "Mark 84" series bombs, weighing 2,000 pounds (900 kg), in the operation. These bombs are part of the U.S.-made guided munitions arsenal, supplied to Israel as part of ongoing military cooperation between the two nations.
This marks the first time a U.S. official has publicly confirmed the specific weapons used in the attack. Kelly emphasized that the use of guided munitions has increased in recent years and noted that the United States continues to supply Israel with these advanced weapons.
The Israeli military confirmed that the strike targeted Hezbollah’s central command but declined to comment on the specific type of weapons used. The Pentagon has also yet to issue a statement regarding the use of U.S.-made bombs in the attack.
The United States and Israel have a long-standing alliance, with the U.S. serving as Israel's largest supplier of military equipment. This close relationship has led to ongoing debates about the role of U.S. arms in conflicts across the Middle East.
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