Hussein al-Khalil

Hussein al-Khalil (Arabic: حسين الخليل; born 1955 in Burj al-Barajneh- 21 June, 2025) also known as Abu Ali Jawad, was a senior political figure and advisor within Hezbollah and member of the supreme Shura Council. He became one of Hezbollah's earliest members upon its emergence in 1982. He was one of the closest aides to Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, and plays a critical role in the organization's political strategy and negotiations. On June 21, 2025 he was killed by an Israeli airastrike on Tehran during the Iran–Israel 12-day war.