In Photos: Israeli forces kill wanted terrorist in Jenin

The Israel Police reported that Border Police operating together with the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Haruv special forces reconnaissance patrol eliminated an armed terrorist in Jenin Wednesday (Pics/AFP)

Updated On: 2024-07-04 02:36 PM IST

Compiled by : ronak mastakar

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The forces operated under the "precise intelligence guidance" of Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Services) in Jenin

Upon the arrival of the forces where the terrorist was located they identified the armed terrorist and eliminated him

There were no casualties reported to Israeli forces

The Police provided no details as to the identity of the terrorist, nor as to with what organisation he was affiliated

Hezbollah has escalated tensions with Israel by launching a large barrage of rockets following the killing of a top commander in southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reported

The Lebanese armed group, known for its close ties to Iran, confirmed the death of Muhammad Nimah Nasser, also referred to as "Hajj Abu Naameh," in an Israeli airstrike. Hezbollah retaliated swiftly with the firing of approximately 100 katyusha rockets aimed at Israeli military positions, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two adversaries

The announcement of Nasser's death was made via Hezbollah's official channel on Telegram, although specific details about the location of the attack were not disclosed initially. Sources close to the group later confirmed to media outlets that Nasser had been killed in the Hosh area of Tyre, a city in southern Lebanon known for its historical significance and proximity to the Israeli border, according to AL Jazeera

Nasser held a senior rank within Hezbollah, comparable to that of Taleb Abdallah, another prominent commander who was killed in a previous Israeli attack in June. The loss of such high-ranking officials underscores the intensity and strategic significance of the conflict, which has been ongoing for nearly nine months and has seen periodic flare-ups leading to concerns about broader regional instability

Israeli military officials acknowledged targeting Nasser, describing him as a key figure responsible for Hezbollah's operations involving anti-tank and rocket systems in southwestern Lebanon. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have maintained a stance of pre-emptive strikes against Hezbollah positions, citing security concerns and the need to protect Israeli territory from potential attacks

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