The Israel Defense Forces said recent operations in southern Lebanon eliminated more than 10 Hezbollah field commanders and several designated successors. Named figures include Hajj Salameh of the Nasser Unit and two of his reported replacements, Mahdi Bazzi and Ashraf Salloum. The IDF also said it killed the Shaqif sector commander, Nasser Shaqir, and his successor within about 12 hours, destroyed five rocket launchers (one vehicle-mounted) and struck a Hezbollah command center and fighters near Israeli troops.
IDF Says Over 10 Hezbollah Field Commanders and Successors Killed in Southern Lebanon
A list of Hezbollah field commanders killed by the IDF recently. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Friday that recent operations in southern Lebanon have eliminated more than 10 Hezbollah field commanders and several designated successors, the military said.
Named Commanders Reported Killed
- Hajj Salameh, commander of Hezbollah’s Nasser Unit; two men identified as his replacements — Mahdi Bazzi and Ashraf Salloum — were later reported killed.
- Nasser Shaqir, commander of the Shaqif Sector, and his successor Ahmad Sablini were reported killed within roughly twelve hours of one another.
- Other commanders named by the IDF include: Ali Abbas (Bint Jbeil), Kamil Younes (Tyre), Fuad Moussa (Hajir), Hussein Salami (Jibshit), Ali Khayekh (al-Khiam) and Musallam Harb (Qana).
The IDF said these strikes targeted individuals it describes as central figures in planning or carrying out attacks against the State of Israel and IDF personnel. The military added it will continue to target senior operational figures it regards as threats to its forces.
IDF troops operate in the Wadi Saluki area of southern Lebanon. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)
Other Reported Strikes
Also on Friday, the IDF reported destroying five Hezbollah rocket launchers used to fire at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, including one vehicle-mounted launcher. It said precision strikes also hit a Hezbollah command center and fighters operating near IDF soldiers.
IDF Statement: "We will continue to operate against Hezbollah commanders who serve as key figures in advancing attacks against the State of Israel and IDF soldiers."
Independent verification of all claims in the IDF statement was not provided in the announcement.
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