The Israeli military announced Sunday evening it eliminated the commander of Hezbollah's 'Golan File' portfolio, a senior operative responsible for operations on the Syrian front, according to a statement from the IDF. His name and precise location were not disclosed. The announcement, carried by Noam Amir (Channel 14), appears to confirm a development earlier reported as an unfolding operation.
The IDF announced at about 19:00 Jerusalem on Sunday that it had killed the current commander of Hezbollah's 'Golan File' — the portfolio responsible for the group's operations on the Syrian front. The military described him as a senior commander but did not release his name or the precise time and location of the strike. The announcement was first carried by Noam Amir of Channel 14.
This update follows a week-long thread focused on the elimination of Ali Musa Daqduq, who had previously held the Golan File role. On Friday evening (18:44, 18:51 Jerusalem), The Zioneer reported that the IDF confirmed Daqduq's killing in a strike south of the Litani River. Later, at 14:04 Jerusalem on Saturday, additional details emerged: Daqduq had also served as a bodyguard for Hassan Nasrallah and led the Golan File. The current announcement — a separate official statement — refers to a different operative, suggesting a second elimination in the same command chain within days. The IDF has not yet clarified whether the two announcements refer to distinct individuals or are part of a single operation.
As The Zioneer reported on Sunday (18:51 Jerusalem), the IDF has been conducting a sustained campaign of targeted strikes against Hezbollah's field command and communications apparatus, aiming to degrade the group's ability to coordinate multi-front fire against Israel.
The identity and background of this newly confirmed commander remain pending official clarification. It is also unconfirmed whether he is the immediate successor to Daqduq in the Golan File post.
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