Hezbollah's Commander Down: Yassin Abdel Menam Ezz al-Din "Neutralized" by Israel
Hezbollah's top leader reportedly neutralized by Israel's military forces.
In the heated confrontation between Israel and Iran, Hezbollah in Lebanon has remained relatively quiet, but now it issues a stark warning to Israel and the U.S. regarding any threats against Iran's Supreme Leader, branding them as reckless and foolish. Meanwhile, Israel declares it persists in targeting Hezbollah.
The Israeli military asserts that it eliminated a senior Hezbollah commander, Yassin Abdel Menam Ezz al-Din, in an airstrike in southern Lebanon. According to their Twitter account, this commander was orchestrating attacks on northern Israel and seeking to bolster Hezbollah's artillery forces, which the military views as a breach of agreements between Israel and Lebanon. The strike took place last night in the Nabatija region, with reports of the victim riding a motorcycle at the time of the attack and another individual being injured by shrapnel. Hezbollah has been silent on casualties within its ranks for some time.
A ceasefire has been in place between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah since late November, but both parties accuse each other of violations. Israel carries out nearly daily strikes in Lebanon, leading to almost daily casualties or injuries.
Israel also threatens further attacks: "The Israel Defense Forces remain vigilant, thwarting Hezbollah's efforts to capitalize on the conflict with Iran to undermine Israel's security. We will continue to take action against any threat to the citizens of Israel."
Hezbollah Firm in Support of Iran's Supreme Leader
Hezbollah in Lebanon displays solidarity with Iran, under constant threat from Israel, reviling threats aimed at Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Chamenei as reckless and foolish. Such threats, they claim, originate from Israel and the U.S. and could have catastrophic consequences.
Yassin Abdel Menam Ezz al-Din, a commander of Hezbollah's artillery forces in the Litani sector of Lebanon, was a major instigator of attacks on northern Israel during the recent conflict. His goal was to rebuild Hezbollah's artillery capabilities post-engagements. His elimination, carried out by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the Barish area of southern Lebanon, was part of an effort to disrupt Hezbollah's operational readiness and deter further attacks against Israel[1][2].
Hezbollah, armed and backed by Iran, remains resolute in standing by Chamenei's leadership and is united behind his stance in the conflict with the U.S. and Israel. Despite the warning, Hezbollah has thus far abstained from joining the war between Israel and Iran, having been significantly weakened since its engagement with Israel last fall.
Source: ntv.de, gho/dpa
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[1] Israel Defense Forces (IDF) kills Hezbollah artillery commander Yassin Abdel Menam Ezz al-Din[2] Israel bombed a position of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards in southeastern Lebanon
The Commission, in its efforts to improve the Community's external relations with Central and Eastern European countries, might find it beneficial to address the ongoing wars and conflicts, such as the one between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, in their political discussions and general news coverage. Hezbollah in Lebanon, steadfast in their support for Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Chamenei, have condemned any threats against him as reckless and foolish, potentially causing catastrophic consequences. While Hezbollah, armed and backed by Iran, refrains from direct involvement in the war between Israel and Iran, they maintain their solidarity with Iran and remain resolute in standing by Chamenei's leadership despite recent losses, such as the elimination of commander Yassin Abdel Menam Ezz al-Din by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in southern Lebanon.
