09 Jul 2024 | 02:53 PM UTC
Syria: Targeted Israeli strike kills senior Hizballah militant official near Masnaa border crossing July 9 /update 1
Targeted Israeli strike kills senior Hizballah official near the Masnaa border crossing, Syria, July 9. Further violence likely.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly killed Yasser Nemr Qranbish, who served as a former personal bodyguard of Hizballah's leader, near the Masnaa border crossing, close to the Lebanese-Syrian border July 9. The strike killed at least one other militant and injured one other.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business are likely in the affected area over the coming hours.
Avoid the area where the strike took place 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.
