IDF Says 20 Militants Killed in More Than 100 Strikes Across Southern Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that its troops have conducted more than 100 targeted strikes in southern Lebanon in recent days, resulting in the deaths of approximately 20 militants and the seizure of large quantities of weapons.

According to the IDF, Israeli forces established positions in the areas of Zawtar al-Sharqiya and Zawtar al-Gharbiyah as part of ongoing operations aimed at disrupting militant activity near the border.

“In recent days, troops established IDF positions within the areas of Zawtar al-Sharqiya and Zawtar al-Gharbiyah in southern Lebanon. So far, more than 100 strikes have been conducted and approximately 20 terrorists have been eliminated, alongside the discovery of hundreds of weapons inside civilian homes in the area,” the military said in a statement while releasing footage of the seized weapons.

Meanwhile, Yousef Ayesh Awad Ramadan, a deputy commander of a Hamas Nukhba terrorist cell was also killed by IDF.

“Ramadan infiltrated Israeli territory & took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel & Or Levy from the bomb shelter at the Re’im Junction during the October 7 massacre. Additionally, he advanced attack plans against IDF soldiers & Israeli civilians. As such, he posed an immediate threat to IDF troops operating in Gaza,” said IDF on an X post.

The announcement follows another operation on Monday in which Israel said it eliminated Mohammed Mousa Mteirek, a commander within Hezbollah’s missile unit. The IDF stated that Mteirek had held several roles within the organization’s missile array and was responsible for planning and executing hundreds of rocket and drone attacks targeting Israeli civilians and military personnel operating in the Beaufort region.

“Mteirek held several positions in Hezbollah’s missile array and was responsible for planning and carrying out hundreds of rocket and UAV launches targeting Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers operating in the Beaufort area,” the military said.

Israel also released figures summarizing its operations over the past three months, claiming that more than 550 militants have been killed, over 2,700 militant infrastructure sites have been dismantled, more than 200 weapons storage facilities have been destroyed, and dozens of underground routes have been uncovered and neutralized.