Israel claims Hezbollah is hiding cash, gold in Beirut hospital's bunker
Tel Aviv/Beirut: The Israeli military has claimed that Hezbollah is storing hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside a bunker beneath the Al-Sahel hospital in Beirut. However, the military assured that it will not target the facility, despite ongoing airstrikes on Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure.
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, Israel’s chief military spokesperson, stated during a televised briefing that intelligence gathered over years suggests the bunker was built by Hezbollah's former leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, before his death last month. Hagari alleged that the bunker is equipped to sustain extended stays and houses significant financial resources intended to fund attacks on Israel. He urged the Lebanese government and international organizations to intervene, warning that these assets could fuel terrorism.
Fadi Alameh, a Lebanese lawmaker from the Amal Movement and director of Al-Sahel hospital, dismissed the claims as baseless and defamatory. He invited the Lebanese Army to inspect the hospital, asserting that it contains only medical facilities, patients, and a morgue. Alameh also confirmed that the hospital is being evacuated as a precaution.
Reuters could not independently verify Israel’s claims, and Hezbollah has not yet responded to the allegations.
Meanwhile, Israel's military chief, Herzi Halevi, informed soldiers stationed in Lebanon that between Sunday and Monday, the Israeli Air Force had struck around 30 sites linked to Al-Qard al-Hassan, which Israel identifies as Hezbollah’s financial arm. Hagari added that these operations would continue, targeting Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure, though the hospital itself will not be attacked.
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AR Rahman sends notice to 'slanderers' over speculations surrounding separation with Saira Banu
Chennai, Nov 23: Music composer AR Rahman on Saturday issued a warning to individuals speculating about his separation from his wife, Saira Banu.
Taking to social media on Saturday, the 57-year-old musician shared a three-page legal notice addressing those spreading defamatory and "objectionable" content targeting him and his family.
"Notice to all slanderers from ARR's Legal Team," Rahman wrote on X.
It comes days after Rahman and Saira Banu announced that they are ending their marriage of 29 years.
The notice provides a 24-hour window for the removal of such content, stating that failure to comply could result in legal consequences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
"My client informs the hatemongers and sharers of abusive contents to remove the objectionable content within the next one hour and a maximum time duration of 24 hours," read the notice.
Rahman’s legal team said the actions of these individuals not only tarnish his reputation but also cause distress to his family.
Rahman and Banu tied the knot in 1995 and share three children-- daughters Khatija, Raheema, and son Ameen.
Notice to all slanderers from ARR's Legal Team. pic.twitter.com/Nq3Eq6Su2x
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) November 23, 2024
