17 May 2024 | 09:46 AM UTC
Lebanon: Targeted Israeli strike kills senior Hizballah militant leader near Najjarieh May 17
Targeted Israeli strike kills senior Hizballah leader near Najjarieh, Lebanon, May 17. Avoid the area. Further violence likely.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reportedly killed Hussein Khader Mahdi, a senior member of the Hizballah militant group in Najjarieh, Lebanon, on May 17; the strike reportedly wounded at least two other militants. Separately, additional IDF airstrikes were reported in Aaddousiyyeh, approximately 2 km (1 mile) southeast of Najjarieh.
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.
