Reactions in Israel have followed the assassination of Saleh al-Arouri by a drone strike targeting an apartment in the southern suburb. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office reported that Netanyahu asked ministers not to comment on the assassination. In this context, Netanyahu's advisor stated: "We did not claim responsibility for the Beirut attack, and it did not target the Lebanese government or Hezbollah."
Yedioth Ahronoth quoted Israeli officials stating that "the assassination of al-Arouri is a high-quality operation and the fate of all Hamas leaders is death." Axios reported that Israeli officials indicated that "al-Arouri was behind the increasing attacks in the West Bank."
In the same context, Israeli Channel 12 noted that "tonight will be very long on the northern front with Lebanon." Israeli officials mentioned that "all Hamas leaders are on the assassination list." Additionally, Netanyahu's advisor told MSNBC: "We have made it clear that anyone involved in the October 7 massacre is a terrorist and a legitimate target." The Israeli army has advised residents near the Lebanese border to remain cautious and follow instructions.
