The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday that it eliminated a senior commander from Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force in a targeted airstrike in southern Lebanon the previous day.
The Israeli Air Force strike in the town of Majdal Selm killed Abu Khalil Barji, who served as the commander of the Radwan Force’s special forces unit, along with two other Hezbollah operatives.
According to the IDF, Barji had been a long-time commander in the Radwan Force and recently led its special forces branch. This unit was primarily responsible for planning and executing attacks against IDF troops, including terror operations targeting Israeli soldiers.
The military stated: “Abu Khalil Barji, Commander of the Special Forces in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, along with 2 other terrorists in the area of Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon. Barji served for years as a commander in the Radwan Force and recently commanded its special forces, which were mainly responsible for attacking IDF troops.”
In addition to the targeted killing, the IDF reported striking Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure across various locations in southern Lebanon. Ground operations by IDF soldiers uncovered an anti-tank missile post and additional weapons in the region.
IDF soldiers also found an anti-tank missile post and weapons while operating in southern Lebanon.
The announcement comes amid intensified Israeli operations against Hezbollah, with the IDF conducting a broad wave of strikes on key targets. These included:
- A military base used for training soldiers and storing missile systems designed to target aircraft.
- A weapons production and storage facility affiliated with Lebanon’s Ministry of Defense.
- A weapons production site linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Air Force.
- The headquarters of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and the emergency headquarters of Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces.
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