The IDF eliminated an armed militant on Saturday evening after identifying him in the security zone near troops in the Majdal Zoun area of southern Lebanon, the military said. Forces opened fire, pursued the suspect, and after searches neutralized the threat. The incident is the latest in a series of ceasefire violations in the area.
At 21:16 Jerusalem, the IDF confirmed the elimination of an armed militant in the southern Lebanese security zone after a pursuit in the Majdal Zoun area, the latest in a series of ceasefire violations. The military said forces opened fire, pursued the suspect, and neutralized the threat. No Israeli forces were harmed.
The incident follows a series of reports from earlier Saturday evening. At 20:38 Jerusalem, the IDF first announced the elimination of an armed militant after a manhunt. Over the subsequent minutes, the military released additional details: the 551st Brigade and 91st Division were involved, the operative was identified as a Hezbollah operative, and the militant was operating in violation of the ceasefire agreement. By 21:10 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported a similar statement confirming the ceasefire violation.
The Zioneer has reported multiple incidents of ceasefire violations in southern Lebanon over the past weeks, including a morning elimination on June 20, a vehicle strike on June 15, and a clash with Hezbollah operatives on June 30. The security zone remains a flashpoint as the IDF continues operations to prevent Hezbollah activity.
The identity or affiliation of the militant in the latest incident has not been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether this is a separate event from the earlier reports or a single incident with evolving details. The method of neutralization and weapons recovered have not been specified.
5 developments
- DevelopingIDF eliminates a militant in southern Lebanon — Saturday morning
- DevelopingIDF eliminates several terrorists in combat in southern Lebanon
- ConfirmedIDF eliminates Hezbollah operatives approaching troops in southern Lebanon
- ConfirmedIDF eliminates Hezbollah operative near troops in Al-Manzala area
Source and signal
- Internal intake