IDF Kills Two Hezbollah Commanders in Southern Lebanon Strikes

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have conducted multiple drone strikes in southern Lebanon, killing two senior Hezbollah commanders, Mohammad Ahmad Khreiss and Yassin Abd al-Mun’im ’Izz al-Din. Khreiss was the commander of Hezbollah’s anti-tank unit in the Shebaa and Nabatieh areas and had been involved in attacks against Israel, including one that killed an IDF civilian contractor. Abd al-Mun’im ’Izz al-Din, a senior Hezbollah artillery commander in the Litani sector, was responsible for planning attacks on Israeli targets and efforts to rebuild Hezbollah’s artillery capabilities. The IDF stated these actions violate understandings between Israel and Lebanon and are part of Hezbollah’s broader efforts to prepare for strikes against Israel under the cover of the war with Iran. Hezbollah has not confirmed the deaths of these commanders. The tension remains high following the expiration of a ceasefire agreement that required Hezbollah to withdraw south of the Litani River, which the group has refused to do, prompting Israeli warnings and continued military responses.