The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported on Monday that an overnight strike in southern Lebanon resulted in the death of Ali Ahmad Hussein, a commander in Hezbollah's special operations unit, the Al Radwan, along with two other fighters from the group. The Iran-backed Islamist movement, Hezbollah, confirmed in a statement that Hussein was killed by an IDF strike.
The IDF claimed that Hussein was responsible for orchestrating multiple rocket launches and terror attacks against Israel and its civilians following the October 7 attack by Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza. The ongoing exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah across the border has raised concerns about a potential escalation into a broader regional conflict.
Reports from Lebanon’s state-owned news agency indicated that the strike caused significant damage to buildings near the targeted property, resulting in more than 10 families losing their homes. The incident underscores the escalating tensions in the region and the impact of the conflict on civilian populations.
