Hezbollah leader Nasrallah’s body intact, presumed to have died of asphyxiation by poison gas

**Interviewer:** Can you share the details surrounding the recent airstrikes in Lebanon that reportedly resulted in the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah?

**Source:** Sure. On September 27, Israel carried out intense airstrikes in southern Beirut, where Nasrallah was believed to have been killed. According to Channel 12 in Israel, he was in an underground bunker at the time, and there are suggestions that he may have suffocated due to toxic gas released during the bombing.

**Interviewer:** What transpired following the airstrike?

**Source:** Well, on September 29, officials announced that Nasrallah’s body was recovered from the entrance of the destroyed bunker. To everyone’s surprise, his body was found intact, with no visible external injuries. The speculation is that he was immediately buried under rubble after a powerful 80-ton bomb struck the bunker.

**Interviewer:** Were there any insights into the cause of his death?

**Source:** Reports suggest that as the airstrike unfolded, smoke and debris filled the surrounding area. At 64 years old, it’s reported that Nasrallah inhaled toxic gas and suffered extensively before he passed away. However, medical personnel and health officials later indicated that it was likely the impact of the blast that caused his death.

**Interviewer:** How has Hezbollah reacted to his passing?

**Source:** Hezbollah’s leadership has been notably reserved regarding the specifics of Nasrallah’s death. His body has been taken to a nearby hospital for further examination.

**Interviewer:** Can you elaborate on the type of bomb used in this operation?

**Source:** Trevor Ball, a former senior explosives technician in the U.S. Army, mentioned that it seems Israel used a 2,000-pound bomb made in the U.S. Based on footage released by the Israeli military on September 28, he believes that at least 15 bombs were dropped, including the BLU-109 penetrator, which is equipped with Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) for increased targeting precision.

**Interviewer:** What evidence supports the use of this technology?

**Source:** Ball pointed out that the footage shows a fighter jet taking off with at least four JDAM-equipped BLU-109 bombs. Although other larger munitions may have been utilized, only the BLU-109 was clearly visible in the video. Additionally, CNN conducted a geolocation analysis that confirmed a crater was created in the Dahiyeh area of Beirut due to the strikes.

**Interviewer:** What could this event mean for Hezbollah and the wider region?

**Source:** In light of Nasrallah’s death, Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Naim Kassem, has pledged revenge, which suggests that we could see an escalation in the ongoing conflict. The political and military dynamics in the region may undergo significant changes as a result of these events.