Israel Targets Hezbollah: Ever since Hezbollah entered the middle of the Israel-Hamas war, it has been facing losses. Just hours after Israel announced the killing of Ibrahim Aqeel, the head of Hezbollah’s operations unit, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) warned Hezbollah. The IDF has vowed to continue its campaign against Hezbollah in all areas. This means that the IDF will not stop its campaign until Hezbollah is completely destroyed.
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In a statement shared on X, the agency confirmed the killing of senior Hezbollah military figure Ibrahim Aqeel. Along with Aqeel, several senior operatives of Hezbollah’s operations staff and the commander of the Radwan unit were also killed. The statement said that Ibrahim Aqeel and the Radwan commander were planning Hezbollah’s “conquest of Galilee” attack.
Hezbollah Fires Over 8,000 Rockets, Forcing 60,000 Israelis to Flee: IDF Calls Global Threat as Attacks Intensify
IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagri said Hezbollah has fired more than 8,000 rockets, missiles and explosive UAVs at Israeli civilians, forcing more than 60,000 Israelis to flee their homes. Describing Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, Hagri said, “Hezbollah is an internationally recognized terrorist organization. It poses a threat to the people of Israel, Lebanon, the Middle East and the entire world. Since October 8, Hezbollah has fired more than 8,000 rockets, missiles and explosive UAVs at Israeli civilians, forcing more than 60,000 Israelis to flee their homes. Today alone, Hezbollah has fired more than 200 rockets at Israel.”
In a post on IDF’s Plan
X, the IDF said that “The IDF is currently attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon to degrade Hezbollah’s terrorist capabilities and infrastructure. For decades, Hezbollah has weaponized civilian homes, dug tunnels underneath them, and used civilians as human shields. This has turned southern Lebanon into a war zone. The IDF is working to bring security to northern Israel to enable residents to return to their homes and achieve wartime goals.”
What is Hezbollah Organization?
The word Hezbollah means Party of God. This organization describes itself as a Shia Islamic political, military and social organization. Hezbollah is a powerful group of Lebanon. America and many countries have declared it a terrorist organization.
It was created with the help of Iran during the Israeli occupation of Lebanon in the early 1980s. It slowly started taking roots during the return of Islam to Lebanon in the 1960s-70s.
Although Hamas is a Sunni Palestinian organization, Hezbollah, backed by Iran, is a Shia Lebanese party. But both organizations remain united on the issue of Israel. Between 2020 and 2023, both factions opposed the agreement between the UAE and Bahrain with Israel.
Hezbollah is a militant political organization based in Lebanon, founded in 1982 in response to Israel’s invasion of Lebanon. Initially established as a Shiite Islamist group with support from Iran, Hezbollah’s primary aim was to resist Israeli occupation and influence in the region. Over the years, it has evolved into a powerful political and military force in Lebanon, holding significant sway in the country’s government and society.
Hezbollah operates both as a political party and an armed militia. It provides social services, including healthcare and education, to many Lebanese citizens, particularly in the Shiite community. However, it is best known internationally for its militant activities, including conflicts with Israel and its involvement in the Syrian civil war, where it supports the Assad regime.
Designated as a terrorist organization by countries like the U.S. and Israel, Hezbollah remains a key player in the Middle East’s complex geopolitical landscape. Its activities continue to draw international attention and controversy.
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