IDF spokesperson holds press conference: 'Israel ready for a wider escalation'

IDF Spokesperson confirmed the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah: "I want to say this very clearly—Nasrallah was one of the world's strongest and most influential terrorists, and one of the terrorists with the most capabilities in the world. He was a real threat, with the blood of thousands of people on his hands."

Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani continued to say he was with other senior commanders during the strike, which targeted the senior chain of command while they were operating against Israel. Shoshani also confirmed the death of Ali Karki, the commander of Hezbollah’s southern front, along with other senior leaders, during the attacks.

Commenting on the operation that killed Nasrallah, he said, " The target was an underground complex beneath a residential building, and we had real-time intelligence along with an operational opportunity that allowed us to execute the strike. As I mentioned before, every operation is based on extensive intelligence and careful understanding beforehand.

"We are focusing on eliminating the threats of terror attacks, including guided missiles that could be launched at strategic points."

Addressing the possibility of increased conflict, the IDF spokesman said: "We are ready for a wider escalation."