13 Mar 2024 | 11:54 AM UTC
Lebanon: Targeted Israeli strike kills senior Hamas militant leader near Tyre March 13
Targeted Israeli strike kills senior Hamas leader near Tyre, Lebanon, March 13. Avoid the area. Further violence likely.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed to have killed Hadi Mustafa, who served as a senior leader within the Hamas militant group, in Camp Rashidieh in Tyre, Lebanon, March 13. The strike reportedly killed at least two other people who may have been associated with Hamas. The strike targeted the vehicle in which Mustafa was traveling.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business are likely in the affected area over the coming hours.
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized disruptions and seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted location. Heed all official directives. Seek alternative routes and allow additional time to reach destinations if operating in the impacted area.
The latest Israeli strike comes amid the ongoing cross-border violence between the IDF and Lebanese Hizballah (LH) and Hamas militants. The IDF's objective is to deter the militants from further attacks against Israel and to force them to withdraw from areas near the country's border with Lebanon.
