On Sunday (November 23), Israel carried out a major airstrike in Dahiye, a southern area of ​​Lebanon’s capital Beirut. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claims that Hezbollah’s Chief of Staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai has been killed in this strike. However, this has not been confirmed yet by Hezbollah. The attack was so strong that after the blast, people started running out of the buildings and there was panic in the entire area. Many vehicles and buildings were also damaged.

How long has the conflict been going on?

The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has been going on since October 8 last year. Hezbollah started this war to help its allies in Gaza. Tension increased further after Israel’s ‘Pager Operation’ in September.

Who was Tabatabai?

According to the IDF, Tabatabai had been working for Hezbollah since the 1980s. He created a special unit named Redwan Force. Took responsibility for many operations in Syria. Led the fighting on the Israel-Lebanon border last year. Later he was made the Chief of General Staff of Hezbollah. In the year 2018, America had also announced a reward of 5 million dollars for any information about him.

Common people also died in the attack

Lebanon’s Health Ministry said that at least 5 people died and more than 20 were injured in this attack. This major attack in Beirut after several months created fear among the people.

America was not told earlier

According to American officials, Israel had not informed America about this attack in advance. Washington got information about this only after the attack. However, it was also said that America had an idea that Israel might soon take some major action in Lebanon. After this attack the situation in the area has become more tense. Now all eyes are on Hezbollah’s reaction.

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There was a struggle between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. At that time, India had damaged Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jet. NDTV asked questions regarding F-16. However, the US refused to directly answer the questions asked on the loss of Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft. To this, the US State Department said, “We will ask you the Government of Pakistan to discuss its F-16 aircraft.” Surprisingly, the US, Pakistan’s F-16 fleet keeps the technical support team (TST), which keeps an eye on the status of the aircraft round the clock. The system works under the agreement between Pakistan and the US, which is based on the conditions of F-16, which is based on the terms of F-16.

According to Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, half of the F-16 hangar at Shahbaz Jacababad Airbase was destroyed and we are sure some aircraft were damaged inside. He told that the target of Indian attacks was Sukkur’s UAV Hangar, Bholari’s AEW & C Hanger, Jackbabad’s F-16 Hangar. The Indian Air Force claims that a total of 6 Pakistani aircraft were dropped during the operation, including 5 fighters and a large aircraft (potentially AEW & C or Elint).

Pakistan’s response and challenge
Pakistan completely dismissed these claims and said that if India is telling the truth, then both countries should make public the reserves of their aircraft. Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khwaja Mohammad Asif alleged that India wants to hide the truth. However, on the question asked by a private TV channel, the US Defense Department, citing the FOIA law, said that agencies do not need to create new documents or answer the questions directly. A spokesperson for Pentagon and US Defense Secretary did not make any additional comment on the issue.

At the same time, American silence is now being considered contrary to the statement that the US defense authorities gave the Foreign Policy magazine after the Balakot air strike in 2019. At that time, US officials had said that they counted Pakistani F-16 aircraft and no aircraft was missing, while India claimed that it had killed a F-16.

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The recent statement of Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has brought a stir on the international stage. He threatened a nuclear attack against India on the US visit, which has been taken very seriously in the US. Former US Pentagon officer Michael Rubin described this statement as completely unacceptable and said that it questions Pakistan’s global image. Rubin even said that the time has come that the world should think whether Pakistan is eligible to maintain its place as a responsible country.

Michael Rubin compared General Munir’s rhetoric directly to Osama bin Laden’s speeches. He suggested that the US should immediately withdraw the status of Major Non-Nato Ally from Pakistan. In addition, he demanded that Pakistan be put in the list of State Sponsor of Terrorism, which can increase the ban and pressure on global levels. According to Rubin, Pakistan should be the first non-Nato ally in this category.

#Watch Washington DC, USA | On Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s Nuclear Threat, Former Pentagon Official Michael Rubin Says, “Pakistan’s Threats on American Soil Are Completely Unacceptable and IT Is Raising Quctions in Many People’s Minds Whether if it can fulfill the… pic.twitter.com/y7i5wh2vk7

– ANI (@ani) August 11, 2025

Rubin raised questions on American generals
Rubin also surprised why when Asim Munir threatened this from the US land, why did the American generals not walkout with him with meetings. He called it a serious lapse and said that the generals who did not do so should resign immediately. This comment also indirectly pressurize the US military establishment, which is likely to adopt more strict attitude in such cases in the coming times.

Potential diplomatic results
Rubin demands that until Pakistan officially explains and forgives this statement, General Munir and any other Pakistani officer should be declared as Persona Non Greta (unwanted person) in the US. This would mean that these officers will not get American visa and they will not be able to step on American soil.

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