What happened
A senior commander of Hezbollah, Abu Ali Nasser, was eliminated in a precise drone strike near Tyre, elevating the protective measures carried out since the resurgence of hostilities with this Iran-backed terror group in October 2023.
Why it matters
Abu Ali Nasser held the position of commander for Hezbollah’s Aziz unit in the eastern sectors of South Lebanon. The elimination of Nasser follows the death of Taleb Abdallah, another top Hezbollah commander, significantly disrupting the group’s operations and leadership structure.
By the numbers
Since the last eight months of escalating conflict, Abu Ali Nasser stands as one of the most high-ranking Hezbollah field commanders taken out by the IDF.
The response
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasized, “Israel prefers a diplomatic resolution but is ready to act decisively if the situation demands.” While Hezbollah launched increased drone and rocket retaliations previously, the group has yet to comment on the recent elimination of Nasser.
This story was first published on ynetnews.com.