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Israeli officials gave their American counterparts no advance warning of the strike that killed Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Hezbollah, according to U.S. officials. But Mr. Biden said the killing was "a measure of justice" for victims of Hezbollah terrorism.
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Israeli forces killed Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah in a Beirut strike, according to authorities in the region.
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Under his leadership, Hezbollah, funded by Iran, became one of the most powerful militias in the Middle East, boasting a military force stronger even than the Lebanese army.
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He has led the Lebanon-based group since 1992, taking the reins after Israel assassinated the group's previous leader, Abbas al-Musawi.
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Israel has killed Hezbollah's leader - but this may bring the region one step closer to a much wider conflict.
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