The Israel Defense Forces announced the killing of Ahmad Naeem Maatouk, a senior member of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force, in a strike on southern Lebanon. Maatouk was reportedly responsible for multiple attacks against Israel during the recent conflict and was targeted near the Litani River. The operation comes amid ongoing efforts by Lebanon's army, supported by United Nations observers, to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure following a ceasefire agreement.
In parallel, Israeli forces conducted overnight operations in southern Syria, uncovering weapons and detaining suspects accused of plotting attacks against Israeli troops. While the Israel Defense Forces confirmed these raids, they did not address separate reports of a commando operation near Damascus. The situation remains tense, with international figures calling for Hezbollah's disarmament and expressing concern over continued military actions in the region.