Major Israeli airstrikes target Lebanon killing key Hezbollah commander

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have conducted approximately 100 airstrikes across Lebanon in the past 24 hours, targeting key positions associated with Hezbollah.

According to a statement from the army's press service, these operations have resulted in the deaths of dozens of Hezbollah militants, Caliber.Az reports per Israeli media.

Among those killed was Muhammad Khalil Aliyan, the commander of Hezbollah's anti-tank unit based in the Ghajar area in southern Lebanon.

The strikes focused on various military infrastructures, including fuel storage facilities, military buildings, command centres, ammunition depots, observation posts, and missile launch sites.

Meanwhile, recent Israeli military actions have significantly disrupted Hezbollah’s capabilities. Thus, on October 1, Israeli forces entered Lebanon with the intent of neutralising Hezbollah’s threat to northern Israeli communities, successfully diminishing many of the group’s operational capacities.

Despite Hezbollah's attempts to project itself as a capable military force, it has yet to execute any major military campaigns effectively. However, this degradation may be temporary, as the group could potentially reconstitute its forces if Israeli operations are halted soon.

The IDF’s incursion into Lebanon on October 1 marked the peak of a sustained air and ground campaign aimed at dismantling Hezbollah's command structure. Five Israeli divisions are currently active in Lebanon, supported by ongoing airstrikes targeting Hezbollah's supplies, finances, and leadership.

Lebanese social media continues to report daily casualties among Hezbollah commanders, highlighting the relentless pressure from the IDF.

So far, Hezbollah has not been able to implement any significant military operations in response to the Israeli ground offensive, despite potential tactical plans.

By Aghakazim Guliyev