TV presenter killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon: Hezbollah

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 27, 2026 at 04:12 AM

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On January 27, 2026, Al-Manar TV presenter Ali Nour al-Din was killed in an Israeli strike in Tyre, southern Lebanon, according to Hezbollah. Al-Manar TV confirmed al-Din's death, stating he previously worked for them presenting religious programs. Hezbollah condemned the killing, calling it a "treacherous assassination," as al-Din also served as a preacher. Lebanese Minister of Information Paul Morcos condemned the attack, calling on the international community to protect media professionals in Lebanon. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, al-Din's death brings the number of Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli attacks since 2023 to at least seven. Earlier that day, the Lebanese Ministry of Health reported one death in an Israeli airstrike in Tyre and two deaths in Kfar Rumman.

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Committee to Protect Journalists 30% Nabatieh 35% Kfar Rumman 35% Al-Hawsh 40% Paul Morcos 50% Tyre ×465% Al-Manar TV ×370% Lebanon ×675% Israel ×580% Hezbollah ×485% Ali Nour al-Din ×490%

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israeli strike 90% lebanon 80% hezbollah 70% tv presenter 70% al-manar tv 60% media community 60% journalists killed 50% tyre 50% international community 40%