Recently, the strategy and tactics of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have aroused widespread concern and discussion in the international community. In its in-depth operations into the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army, while failing to eliminate many of Hamas's top figures, demonstrated its clairvoyant ability to send drones across the border to carry out a targeted assassination operation.
Photos from the scene after the attack on Beirut
According to the global network, the cross-border operation took place in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, where an Israeli drone blew up Hamas's office in Beirut, killing seven members, including Saleh Aluri, deputy chairman of the group's Politburo. The unilateral "beheading" action not only drew strong condemnation from the Lebanese government, but also provoked the anger of Allah, which vowed to retaliate against Israel.
Saleh Aruri
In the aftermath of the incident, Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati condemned Israel's aggression and accused Israel of trying to drag Lebanon into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Videos circulating on social media showed massive marches erupting in Beirut, the West Bank and other regions to mourn Aruri's death.
Saleh Aluri was one of the highest-ranking members of the Hamas group to be assassinated by Israel, having spent 15 years in Israeli prisons. After his expulsion from Israel in 2010, he became a deputy to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, where he was responsible for organizing financial flows and planning attacks. Aluri has been placed on a U.S. sanctions list for allegedly transporting weapons to Hamas and training militants, and has been offered a $5 million reward.
Parade in the West Bank
Despite Aluri's openness to the possibility of his assassination, the Israeli action caught Hamas off guard. The Israeli side, ostensibly signaling the withdrawal of its troops from Gaza, suddenly carried out a cross-border assassination operation, demonstrating its tactics of attacking all sides.
However, this Israeli operation may not have dealt a fatal blow to Hamas. Due to the decentralized organizational structure of Hamas, its armed forces are widely distributed in several countries, not limited to the Gaza Strip. At the same time, "Hamas" represents not only a political organization, but also an ideology for Palestinians to resist the Israeli occupation. Although Israel has assassinated and imprisoned senior Hamas officials many times in the past, it has not been able to extinguish the flames of Palestinian resistance. When a senior leader is killed, a new leader is often quickly filled.
In addition, Israel's actions could trigger a wider conflict. There is not only "Hamas" in Lebanon, but also the powerful "Allah". Although foreign media reports do not mention whether Allah has suffered losses, considering the group's position and Nasrallah's statement, Allah may not easily let go of this incident. If Allah decides to retaliate, Israel's northern border could face fierce clashes in the coming days.
All in all, Israel's unilateral beheading, while a tactical demonstration of its military prowess, may have exacerbated already tense Israeli-Palestinian relations and brought more uncertainty to peace and stability in the region.
【Author's Comments】
The recent assassination of Saleh Arurri, the second-in-command of Hamas, by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reignited tensions in the Middle East. The significance of this incident is much more than a simple military operation, and it highlights the complexity of regional conflicts and the multi-party game of forces.
First of all, this Israeli assassination shows that it has taken a more aggressive and direct approach to confronting Hamas. For a long time, "Hamas" has been Israel's main adversary on the Palestinian issue, and there are constant contradictions and conflicts between the two. Israel's cross-border assassination of the top "Hamas" officials is not only a direct blow to "Hamas" but also a violation of Lebanon's sovereignty, which will undoubtedly aggravate tensions between Israel and neighboring countries and organizations.
Schematic diagram of the organizational structure of Hamas
Second, Allah's strong reaction and vows of revenge show the multifaceted nature and complexity of regional conflicts. As a multi-religious and multi-ethnic country, Lebanon's internal political situation is complex. Israel's actions have not only provoked Hamas, but also angered such important forces as Allah. This could lead to greater instability in Lebanon and could trigger a broader regional conflict.
In addition, Israel's actions could trigger the attention and intervention of the international community. The conflict between Israel and Palestine has always been one of the focal points of international politics, and any major incident may attract the attention of all parties. Especially in the context of the current complex and volatile international situation, such Israeli actions may be regarded by some countries and international organizations as a factor that aggravates regional instability.
In short, Israel's assassination of the second-in-command of "Hamas" is not only a simple military action, but also an important event in the context of the multi-party power game. It may not only exacerbate Israel's contradictions with organizations such as "Hamas" and "Allah", but may also trigger broader regional conflicts and even attract the attention of the international community. The development of this event deserves continued attention, and its impact on the political landscape of the Middle East and the world cannot be ignored.