President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko decided to pardon German citizen Rico Krieger who was facing death penalty.

Krieger appealed to Lukashenko with a request for a pardon.

Venezuela Defense Minister:

We reaffirm the most absolute loyalty and unconditional support to Nicolás Maduro Moros, Constitutional President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Our Commander in Chief, legitimately reelected by the People's Power.

#BREAKING Israeli strike reported in Beirut, Lebanon.

Israeli strike reported in Dahieh, Beirut, Lebanon now.

Initial reports suggest Hezbollah’s Shura Council was targeted in Dahieh, Beirut, Lebanon by Israel.

Claimed to be a Ukrainian mock-up of the F-16 fighter jet.

Israeli strike in Beirut targeted a senior Hezbollah commander, Reuters reports.

#BREAKING Israeli media now reports that senior Hezbollah official targeted in Beirut was “Haj Mohsen”.

Haj Mohsen is the commander of Hezbollah's precision missile project!, they report.

They’re also calling him the “number 2” of Hezbollah.

#BREAKING IDF claims responsibility for Beirut strike.

Israeli officials after the assassination in Beirut:

As far as Israel is concerned, the ball has now moved into Hezbollah's court, we have no interest in further security deterioration. At the same time, Israel is ready for any scenario.

Defence Minister Gallant says “Hezbollah crossed the red line.”

#BREAKING Hezbollah affiliated channels reports that the target of Israeli strike in Beirut, Faud Shukr, is alive.

Israeli media now reporting the same story: Senior Hezbollah leader survived the attack.

Mali Air Force’s Bayraktar TB2 UCAVs hit Azawad forces today in retaliation.

New Hezbollah propaganda video: “At the right time and place”

Schrödinger's Fuad Shukr: A Lebanese security source confirms the killing of Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr.

Hezbollah expected to release an official statement soon.