Israel says carried out strike targeting commander of Hezbollah's elite force
Israel said the strike killed Malek Balout, his deputy and several fighters, in the first attack on Beirut since the ceasefire.
- 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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Israel has carried out an attack on the capital Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire with Lebanon came into effect. According to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, the target was the chief commander of Hezbollah's Radwan unit. Israeli media report that the commander of the elite unit was killed. Hezbollah has not yet responded to the reports. The Israeli authorities have also not yet shared any information regar…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu says IDF killed Hezbollah's Radwan Force commander in Beirut in first strike since ceasefire
An Israeli strike in Beirut’s southern suburbs killed a senior Hezbollah Radwan force commander, the first such attack in nearly a month and since the ceasefire. The strike risks escalating tensions as Israel-Hezbollah clashes persist despite a fragile truce.
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