The IDF said Tuesday evening that earlier in the day its forces identified and struck a Hezbollah terrorist operating near the Security Zone in southern Lebanon, posing a threat to Israeli troops. The military confirmed the elimination and said it would continue to operate against any threat to its soldiers and civilians.
The IDF announced Tuesday evening that it eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist in the area of El Manzala in southern Lebanon. According to the military, the terrorist was operating adjacent to the Security Zone — the strip of southern Lebanese territory Israeli forces currently control — and posed a threat to troops. The IDF said it identified the threat and struck the target, killing the operative.
The military characterized the activity as an immediate threat to its forces, noting the El Manzala area lies within the zone of active operations in southern Lebanon. The IDF has been reporting a steady tempo of such incidents in recent weeks, as Hezbollah operatives continue to approach or operate near Israeli positions despite the ongoing ceasefire framework.
No further details on the identity of the operative or the precise location were provided. The IDF reiterated its policy of operating to eliminate any threat posed to its soldiers and to Israeli civilians.
2 developments
- DevelopingIDF eliminates Hezbollah operative in Nabatieh
- DevelopingIDF eliminates Hezbollah operatives threatening troops at Ali al-Taher Ridge
- ConfirmedIDF eliminates Hezbollah cell on motorcycles near southern Lebanon security zone
- DevelopingStrike reportedly kills Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon
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