The IDF said it killed the commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan Force special operations unit in an airstrike in southern Lebanon on Saturday, along with two other operatives.

The strike targeted Abu Khalil Barji in the Majdal Selm area and was directed by the IDF’s Northern Command. According to the military, Barji had recently taken command of the Radwan unit’s special forces — an elite arm of Hezbollah responsible for planning and executing attacks against Israeli troops.

Two additional Hezbollah operatives were killed alongside Barji in the strike. The military did not identify them.

The IDF said it also struck Hezbollah infrastructure across several areas of southern Lebanon later Saturday, though it did not provide further details on those operations.

The killing marks a significant blow to Hezbollah’s offensive capabilities. The Radwan Force is considered the organization’s most capable and battle-tested unit, tasked with cross-border operations and direct engagement with Israeli forces.

Hezbollah entered the current conflict in support of Iran, and the IDF said it will continue operating against the group and will not allow threats to Israeli civilians.

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