The IDF says it struck a cell of Hezbollah operatives riding motorcycles near the security zone in southern Lebanon. A Commando force identified the operatives near the village of al-Aqida, prompting a precise strike that removed the threat. No Israeli casualties were reported.
The IDF confirmed Sunday evening that it struck a Hezbollah cell operating on motorcycles near the village of al-Aqida, close to the security zone in southern Lebanon. The military said a Commando force identified the operatives and carried out a precise strike, eliminating the threat. No Israeli casualties were reported. The development refines earlier reports from The Zioneer that initially placed the strike near the village of al-Aaqaide, near Nabatieh.
The Zioneer first reported the incident at 20:22 Jerusalem, when the IDF announced a strike on a Hezbollah cell on motorcycles. The initial statement identified the location as Al-Uqaydah, and a subsequent update specified that the Commando Brigade had identified the cell as a threat before the strike. The newly released details pinpoint the strike near al-Aqida, confirming the exact location.
The operation comes amid ongoing IDF efforts to counter Hezbollah activity in southern Lebanon. As The Zioneer has reported over recent weeks, Israeli forces have engaged Hezbollah cells in several incidents, including a firefight on June 25 that killed two operatives, and targeted strikes on Hezbollah positions. The IDF has maintained a presence in the security zone to prevent threats to Israeli troops.
No further details on the operatives or the aftermath of the strike have been released. The IDF has not confirmed any casualties among the cell beyond the elimination of the threat.
3 developments
- StrongIDF strikes Hezbollah motorcycle cell near Al-Aqida for third time this evening
- DevelopingIDF eliminates Hezbollah operative on motorcycle in southern Lebanon
- ConfirmedIDF eliminates Hezbollah operative near troops in Al-Manzala area
- DevelopingIDF says Hezbollah drone surveillance cell dismantled in southern Lebanon
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