Israel says it has killed Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's powerful leader. The Iran-backed militant group has not confirmed his death. Israel continues strikes across Lebanon.

The death of the longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, is a major escalation in Israel’s rapidly expanding campaign against the Iran-backed group.

Hezbollah has confirmed the death of Hassan Nasrallah’s death. Beirut continued to be hit by strikes into Saturday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing international calls to agree a cease-fire, will will address the United Nations General Assembly later.

Israel’s military continues to pummel Hezbollah in Lebanon after an overnight strike from the IDF killed Hezbollah’s leader. Iran has also signaled it may send troops into Lebanon. Former Ambassador to Lebanon David Hale joins Alex Witt to share his thoughts on the situation in the Middle East.

Israel is preparing for a limited ground incursion into Lebanon, even after it killed around 30 top leaders within Hezbollah in recent weeks. Israel has rejected a cease-fire prop