The claim that Israel Defense Forces chief of staff Herzi Halevi was killed in a Hezbollah drone attack is false. A Facebook post circulated with a photo of Halevi marked with a red X and a red dot on his forehead, claiming he was assassinated. However, Halevi made a public appearance the day after the attack. Hezbollah did launch a drone attack on an Israeli military base, killing four soldiers and injuring 61, but Halevi was not among the casualties. Photos show him visiting the base the day after the attack. The post’s author did not provide evidence to support the claim when contacted, and AFP also debunked it. USA TODAY reached out to the IDF and the user who shared the post for comment but did not receive responses. This misinformation highlights the importance of fact-checking before sharing information online. The claim of Halevi’s assassination was widely shared before being deleted, but it is important to verify information before spreading it.
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Hezbollah drones did not succeed in killing IDF chief Herzi Halevi
