Israel Strikes Hezbollah Leader in Lebanon
Amid escalating tensions, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a drone strike that resulted in the elimination of a high-ranking leader of the militant group Hezbollah in Bazouriye, southern Lebanon.
Details of the Strike
- The strike targeted Hezbollah leader Ali Abed Akhsan Naim, the deputy commander of Hezbollah’s rocket and missiles unit.
- Naim was responsible for orchestrating attacks using heavy-warhead rockets that targeted Israeli civilians.
- The incident occurred near the border with Israel, highlighting the ongoing conflict in the region.
Hezbollah’s Rocket Capabilities
Hezbollah possesses advanced rocket and missile capabilities, which have been used in launching attacks on Israel following the Gaza war.
Israeli Airstrikes in Syria
In a separate development, the IDF carried out airstrikes in Aleppo, Syria, resulting in casualties, including six Hezbollah operatives.
Hezbollah Casualties
- Reports indicate that a total of 254 Hezbollah fighters have been killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
UN Vehicle Incident
Initial reports suggested that an Israeli drone strike targeted a United Nations vehicle near Rmeish, but the IDF denied these claims, stating that they did not strike a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) vehicle.
Elimination of Hamas Commander
The IDF also announced the elimination of Ra’ad Thabat, a senior Hamas commander responsible for research and development efforts within the group.
