Commander who rebuilt Hezbollah’s Radwan Force killed, Lebanese media says
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Key Points:
- The IDF reported killing over 150 Hezbollah terrorists in strikes across Lebanon within 24 hours before a ceasefire took effect, including senior commander Ali Reza Abbas.
- Ali Reza Abbas, Hezbollah’s commander for the Bint Jbeil sector and a key figure in the Radwan Force, was among those killed; he was the fourth person to hold this role eliminated since Operation Northern Arrows in fall 2024.
- Approximately 300 Hezbollah targets, including launchers, command centers, and weapons storage sites, were struck by the IDF in the final day of fighting.
- Hezbollah-affiliated sources and social media users confirmed Abbas’ death, praising him as a highly experienced and influential commander active for over 40 years and recently appointed successor to the late operations chief Ibrahim Aqil.
- Official Hezbollah channels have not yet confirmed Abbas’ death, despite widespread reports and tributes circulating online.
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