Israel Strikes Syrian Operative in Lebanon Accused of Planning Attacks for Iran
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
The Israeli military announced a strike in eastern Lebanon targeting a Syrian operative, Yusuf Ali al-Hassoun, accused of planning attacks for Iran. The operation near the Syrian border injured six people, according to Lebanese authorities. The IDF stated the operative was involved in drone and rocket attack plots, some of which were foiled. This action occurs amid persistent regional tensions and Israel's stated commitment to counter Iran-backed threats.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel struck a Syrian operative in eastern Lebanon accused of planning attacks for Iran.
- The IDF identified the target as Yusuf Ali al-Hassoun, allegedly acting under Tehran's direction.
- The strike near the Syrian border injured six people, including five Syrians and one Lebanese.
- The IDF stated the operative was involved in planning drone and rocket attacks against Israeli forces.
- The operation took place amidst ongoing tensions along Israel's northern borders.
The Israeli military announced on Friday that it conducted a strike in eastern Lebanon targeting a Syrian national suspected of orchestrating terrorist attacks on behalf of the Iranian regime. The operation, which took place near the Syrian border, resulted in six injuries, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The target was identified by the IDF as Yusuf Ali al-Hassoun, a Syrian operative allegedly acting under Tehran's direction to prepare attacks against Israeli civilians and military personnel stationed in southern Syria. The IDF stated that al-Hassoun was involved in planning attacks using explosive drones and rockets against Israeli military positions, with several such plots reportedly thwarted before execution. The official Lebanese news agency NNA reported that an Israeli drone struck a vehicle near Hawsh al-Sayyed Ali in the Hermel district, close to the Syrian border. Lebanese authorities reported six injured, including five Syrian nationals (two of whom were women) and one Lebanese citizen, but did not confirm if the targeted operative was among them. The IDF has not confirmed whether Yusuf Ali al-Hassoun was eliminated in the strike, nor has it specified if he belonged to a particular terrorist organization. This strike occurs amidst ongoing tensions along the borders of Israel, Lebanon, and Syria. Despite recent ceasefire agreements, the IDF maintains its operations against immediate threats to its territory and forces, including its military presence in southern Syria since December 2024. Israel views Iran-backed armed groups in the region as a direct security threat and has reiterated its commitment to continuing operations against infrastructure and individuals involved in planning attacks against Israel across all fronts.
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