Israel’s recent airstrike in Beirut resulted in the assassination of Ibrahim Aqil, a prominent Hezbollah leader. Aqil, a senior figure within Hezbollah’s military apparatus, was reportedly planning a large-scale operation against Israel, including a potential invasion of Galilee. His elimination marks a significant setback for Hezbollah’s leadership. The strike occurred amid heightened military operations between Israel and Hezbollah as part of the IDF’s efforts to counter the group’s missile capabilities. Hezbollah has responded with intensified rocket attacks on Israeli targets, escalating the already tense situation along the Israel-Lebanon border【6†source】.
This assassination is part of broader Israeli efforts to cripple Hezbollah’s ability to wage war, particularly after the recent escalation of hostilities following the outbreak of the war with Hamas. The IDF has been targeting key Hezbollah figures, and this operation is seen as a crucial step in undermining Hezbollah’s influence and operational capacity in Lebanon. Israel has vowed to continue its military campaign until the threat posed by Hezbollah is neutralized【6†source】.
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