Israel says carried out strike targeting commander of Hezbollah's elite force
The strike killed Malek Balout, his deputy and several fighters, according to Israeli officials, as the ceasefire faces renewed 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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Hezbollah Commander Killed in Air Strike in Southern Beirut, Says IDF - The Thinking Conservative News
Israel launched its first air strike on Beirut since the ceasefire in Lebanon came into effect on April 16, killing a Hezbollah commander. The post Hezbollah Commander Killed in Air Strike in Southern Beirut, Says IDF appeared first on The Thinking Conservative News.
The Israeli army has claimed Thursday to have killed the commander of Hezbollah’s elite force, Radwan, Ahmed Ali Balout, in a bombing on the eve in the Shia suburbs of Beirut. On Wednesday, when he carried out the attack (the first in the Lebanese capital in a month and in the midst of a ceasefire), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu already pointed out that Balout was the target. The bombing also killed another son (the fourth at the hands of Is…
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