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IDF Strikes Syrian "Terrorist" Near Syria-Lebanon Border
The IDF conducted an airstrike on Friday targeting a Syrian terrorist, Yusuf Ali al-Hassoun, on the border between Syria and Lebanon. According to the military, al-Hassoun operated under the direction of the Iranian regime to plan and advance terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers.
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What happened
- 01The IDF conducted an airstrike on Friday targeting Syrian terrorist Yusuf Ali al-Hassoun on the Syria-Lebanon border.
- 02Ynetnews reported that the IDF eliminated al-Hassoun, who was operating under the direction of the Iranian regime.
- 03The IDF accused al-Hassoun of planning and advancing terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers in southern Syria.
- 04Over the past year, al-Hassoun promoted multiple thwarted attacks, including the launch of explosive drones and rockets.
- 05Lebanese media reported an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in northeastern Lebanon near the Syrian border earlier on Friday.
- 06The IDF stated it will continue to neutralize immediate threats on all fronts while remaining committed to the Israel-Lebanon agreement.
Over the past year, al-Hassoun was responsible for planning multiple attacks in southern Syria, including the launching of explosive drones and rockets targeting Israeli forces, all of which were thwarted. While early reports left his fate unconfirmed, Ynetnews reported that the IDF eliminated him in the strike.
Earlier on Friday, Lebanese media reported an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in Hosh al-Sayyed Ali, in northeastern Lebanon near the Syrian border, though its connection to the operation against al-Hassoun was not immediately confirmed. Following the strike, the IDF stated it will continue to neutralize immediate threats on all fronts and reaffirmed its commitment to the agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
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