Lebanese security sources have reported that a senior commander in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force, Wissam al-Tawil, was killed in what appears to be an Israeli strike, dealing a significant blow to the militant group. Al-Tawil, identified as the deputy head of a unit within the Radwan force, was killed alongside another Hezbollah fighter when their car was targeted in the Lebanese village of Majdal Selm.

The incident has been described as a severe setback for Hezbollah. A Hezbollah source speaking to Reuters characterized the strike as �a very painful strike.� The same source hinted at potential repercussions, saying, �Things will flare up now.�

Further details about the commander’s role within Hezbollah were shared by another security official with AFP, under the condition of anonymity. The official said, �The commander had a leading role in managing Hezbollah�s operations in the south,� adding that �he was killed in an Israeli raid targeting his car in the south.�

Separately, the IDF said that it carried out a series of airstrikes against Hezbollah targets, including rocket launchers and a military compound.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)