Did Israel keep US in the dark over Syed Nasrallah's killing? US-made bombs were used to kill Hezbollah’s top leader in Beirut. IDF used a US-made 2000-pound bomb to strike Hezbollah headquarters.
IDF issued footage of jets with BLU-109s, JDAM, used in the operation. The video showed eight F-15 jets with 16 missiles taking off from an Israeli airport. Washington Post reported some warheads installed on jets were US-made.
The Warheads are designed to penetrate 6 feet of concrete: The Post. Video analysis of the site hints dozens of BLU-109 bombs hit area: expert. 'Daisy chaining' strategy was used to level the two buildings: Washington Post.
“Daisy-chaining with 2,000-pound bombs is a common tactic in decapitation strikes. Drop the building with the bunker-buster bombs and then deploy a high-explosive demolition charge." Washington Post.
The strike created a fire ball, heavy damage up to1000 feet around the area. IDF chief General Herzi Halevi Plan to kill Nasrallah was in motion for some time and was executed at right time. US Defence Secretary has vowed full support to help Israel defend itself. US not in loop about Israel’s plan to kill Nasrallah: Pentagon.