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Israel's Gallant posts photo with Israel's air command, as Netanyahu cuts UN trip short

27 September 2024 18:13 BST

Israel's defence minister posted a photo on X of him along with several members of the top brass of Israel's air force, with a caption saying: "Continue to hit Hezbollah, everywhere, at any time, until the residents of the north return home safely".

The photo was posted shortly after the massive Israeli air strike on southern Beirut, which Israel's military said targeted Hezbollah's command centre. MEE couldn't independently verify this claim.

Meanwhile, Israeli reports stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently in New York City for the UN General Assembly, heard the news of the strike and "immediately left" for his hotel to receive more information about the strike.

The Israeli prime minister's office said Netanyahu would be returning to Israel this evening.