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Israeli forces Target Hezbollah Chief of Staff in Lebanese capital Raid
Israeli forces reportedly struck the top military official of Lebanon's Iran-backed group Hezbollah in a strike on the capital's southern district, per the office of the Israeli PM on the weekend.
This marked the first attack in months on the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, an area renowned for housing officials from the group.
Target Identified as Ali Tabtabai
The objective of the strike was the military official Ali Tabtabai, as reported by an Israeli source briefed on the incident and a security official in Lebanon. The prime minister's office did not state whether the official was fatally wounded.
American Notification Details
A senior US official indicated that Israel failed to inform the US administration beforehand about the strike, as mentioned in a social media post.
The authority noted that the administration was alerted following the strike, and a second senior US official stated that the United States had known for several days that Israeli forces was intending to intensify attacks in the country.
Background on the Military Leader
The US imposed restrictions on Tabtabai in recent years, labeling him as a critical military figure in the group and announcing a incentive of up to $5m for intel on him.
Attack Particulars and Aftermath
The blast hit a central avenue in the capital's southern suburbs, where residents stated detecting the roar of aircraft before the detonation.
People rushed out of their homes out of fear of further strikes, per a reporter in the region.
At least two people were fatally wounded and approximately 24 were injured and rushed to clinics in the vicinity, per hospital staff.
There was no prompt response from the organization.
Ongoing Israeli Campaign
Israeli strikes on Hezbollah over the recent period have eliminated its ex-head Hassan Nasrallah, a large portion of the group's top military brass and about 5,000 fighters.
Comments from Prime Minister
The prime minister addressed his cabinet on the morning of the incident before the attack that the country would carry on to confront âmilitant activitiesâ on various arenas.
âWe will continue to do everything needed to stop Hezbollah from rebuilding its capacity to endanger our security,â he said.
Wider Context
Israel has escalated bombing raids in southern Lebanon, continuing a operation of near-daily attacks that it claims is designed to prevent a resurgence of forces by Hezbollah in the boundary zone.
Israel has alleged the group of trying to acquire arms since a truce supported by the US the previous year.
The faction says it has abided by requirements for it to cease its military presence in the border region near Israel, and for the military forces to station there.
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