Tensions in the Middle East remain high. Israel is engaged in conflicts on multiple fronts, impacting the globe. Notably, today, October 7, marks one year since Hamas launched a significant attack against Israel. In this assault, 1,200 Israelis lost their lives, and about 250 Israeli civilians were kidnapped. Over 100 are still held hostage. Yet, after a year, significant changes have occurred in the region. Over the past 365 days, Israel has successfully targeted several key leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah.
Over 41,000 Casualties in a Year
According to the health ministry operated by Hamas, Israeli strikes on Gaza have resulted in approximately 41,802 casualties by October 4. Attempts at global peace and agreements have largely failed, leading to the displacement of thousands.
Israel’s operations have resulted in the elimination of these Hamas and Hezbollah leaders over the past year:
Ismail Haniyeh...
The supreme political leader of Hamas was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on July 31, 2024.
Fouad Shukr...
On July 30, 2024, an airstrike in Haret Hreik, Lebanon, took the life of this senior Hezbollah commander.
Mohammed Deif/Rafah Salameh...
On July 13, airstrikes in Al Mawasi/Khan Younis in Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron resulted in their deaths. Deif was a commander in Hamas’s military wing, and Salameh commanded the Khan Younis Brigade.
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Mohammed Nehme Nasir...
On July 3, 2024, a strike in the Hauch region of Lebanon eliminated the Hezbollah Aziz Unit commander.
Muhammad Mustafa Ayoub...
Hezbollah’s rocket and missile unit commander was killed in an airstrike on June 17, 2024, in Sela, Lebanon.
Taleb Abdullah...
The commander of Hezbollah's Nasr Unit was killed by an airstrike on June 11, 2024, in the Jwaya area of Lebanon.
Saed Abiyar...
An airstrike on June 3, 2024, ended the life of an IRGC commander in Hyyan Aleppo, Syria.
Mohammed Reza Zahidi...
On April 1, 2024, an airstrike in Damascus took out the Quds Force commander for Lebanon and Syria.
Marwan Issa/Ghazi Abu Tama...
They were killed in an airstrike in Nuseirat, Gaza Strip, on March 10, 2024. Issa was the deputy commander of Hamas’s military wing, while Tama held a senior position.
Sadegh Omidjodeh...
On January 20, 2024, the intelligence head of the Quds Force was killed in Damascus, Syria.
Ali Hussein Berji...
Hezbollah’s aerial forces commander lost his life in an airstrike on January 9, 2024, in Khirbet Selm, Lebanon.
Wisam Al-Tawil...
On January 8, 2024, in Majdal Selm, Lebanon, an airstrike killed a senior commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces.
Saleh Al-Arouri...
The deputy chairman of Hamas’s political bureau was taken out by a drone airstrike in Dahiye, Lebanon, on January 2, 2024.
Raji Mousawi...
An airstrike on December 25, 2023, in Sayyidah Zaynab, Syria, eliminated an IRGC Quds Force commander.
Ibrahim Biari...
The mastermind behind the October 7 massacre and a Hamas commander was killed in an airstrike in Gaza Strip on October 31.
Bilal Al Qedra...
Responsible for the Kafr Azah massacre, this Hamas commander was killed in an airstrike in Gaza Strip on October 15, 2023.
Mourad Abu Mourad...
Head of Hamas’s aerial unit was killed in an airstrike in Gaza Strip on October 13.
Ali Qadhi...
The company commander of Hamas’s Nukhba Unit was struck by a drone on October 13 in Gaza Strip.
Hassan Nasrallah:
As the Hezbollah chief since 1992, Nasrallah has been involved in various conflicts against Israel. He was eliminated on September 27.
Hashem Safieddine:
Born in the early 1960s in southern Lebanon, Safieddine was one of the founding members of Hezbollah and a cousin of Nasrallah. It is claimed that he was killed by Israeli bombing on October 4.
Ibrahim Aqeel:
Aqeel was a top Hezbollah commander who led Hezbollah's Radwan Forces. He was eliminated on September 20.
Ali Karake:
Not much information is available about Karake, who was also killed along with Nasrallah on September 27. He commanded Hezbollah's Southern Front.
