Israeli forces kill militant in Lebanon after failed missile launch VIDEO

The Israeli Air Force has killed a militant in southern Lebanon who attempted to launch an anti-aircraft missile at an Israeli aircraft but failed to do so, according to a statement from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).

לפני זמן קצר, כחלק מפעילות סיוע של חיל האוויר לכוחות הלוחמים בדרום לבנון, בוצע ניסיון שיגור כושל של טיל זעיר קרקע-אוויר לעבר כלי טיס. אין נזק ואין נפגעים לכוחותינו.

בסגירת מעגל מהירה, חיל האוויר תקף חשוד שנמלט מיד לאחר מכן ממרחב השיגור על גבי אופנוע.

בנוסף, חיל האוויר יירט… pic.twitter.com/YPvOBs0xOr

— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) May 12, 2026

“A short while ago, an unsuccessful attempt to launch a surface-to-air missile toward an Israeli Air Force aircraft was identified. No damage was caused, and no IDF soldiers were injured.

In a rapid response, the Israeli Air Force struck a suspect who was fleeing from the launch area on a motorcycle.

In addition, the Israeli Air Force intercepted a number of suspicious aerial targets identified in the area in which IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon. No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.

The Israeli Air Force continues to operate in Lebanese airspace and assist the ground troops.

In an additional incident earlier today (Tuesday), the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched a number of explosive drones toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. No IDF injuries were reported,” the IDF said.

By Jeyhun Aghazada