Israel says carried out strike targeting commander of Hezbollah's elite force
The strike killed the commander, his deputy and several fighters, Israeli officials said, as the ceasefire faces new pressure.
- On Wednesday, Israeli fighter jets struck Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting Hezbollah Radwan Force commander Malek Balout in an operation authorized by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. The strike marked the first attack on the capital since the mid-April ceasefire.
- Despite the April 16 truce, hostilities persisted in southern Lebanon, with both sides accusing each other of violations. Israeli officials maintained that neutralizing Radwan Force threats was essential for ensuring security for northern residents.
- Netanyahu and Katz stated that Balout and his deputy were "responsible for firing at Israeli communities and harming IDF soldiers." The strike reportedly killed both commanders and several other fighters in the Dahiyeh stronghold.
- Residents fled parts of the southern suburbs following the strike, while Israeli officials claimed the operation was coordinated with the United States. The strike complicates US-led diplomatic efforts ahead of the May 17 ceasefire expiration.
- The strike raises concerns that Hezbollah may retaliate, risking renewed cross-border violence that threatens Lebanese and Israeli civilians. Lebanese and Israeli representatives are expected to meet in Washington next week for a third round of talks aimed at negotiating a long-term resolution.
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For the first time since the ceasefire began three weeks ago, the Israeli Air Force attacked again in a suburb of Lebanon's capital, Beirut.
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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (local time) ordered strikes in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, targeting a senior commander of the Hezbollah Radwan Force, in an operation carried out by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) despite the ongoing ceasefire framework in the region. World News | Netanyahu Orders IDF Strikes in Beirut Targeting Hezbollah Radwan Force Commander Despite …
Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israel attack
A senior Hezbollah commander from the group's elite Radwan force was killed in Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday evening, a source close to the group said. The attack is the first on the area in nearly a month. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his military had targeted "the commander of Hezbollah's Radwan force". The source close to Hezbollah told AFP on condition of anonymity that "Malek Ballout, the operat…
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