Israeli Drone Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander Southern Lebanon

A series of Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon, killing key commanders involved in rebuilding the group's military infrastructure. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that Zayn al-Abidin Hussein Fatouni, a commander in Hezbollah's Radwan Force anti-tank unit, was killed in a drone strike near Jibchit, southern Lebanon. Fatouni was actively engaged in restoring Hezbollah's combat capabilities and infrastructure, actions that the IDF stated violated agreements between Israel and Lebanon. Earlier, Abbas Hassan Karkhi, the logistics commander of Hezbollah's Southern Front, was also eliminated for his role in managing weapons transfers and rebuilding the group's strength after previous conflicts. Despite a ceasefire agreement established in November 2024, Israel continues to conduct targeted strikes, citing ongoing threats from Hezbollah. These actions have raised concerns internationally, with some observers warning that strikes on civilian vehicles could constitute war crimes, while Lebanon and Hezbollah oppose disarmament efforts under international and U.S. pressure.