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Israel Kills Senior Hezbollah Official Salman Nemer Jumaa in Precision Strike Near Damascus

Dec 3, 2024, 04:09 PM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that it conducted a precision airstrike near Damascus, Syria, on December 3, 2024, killing Salman Nemer Jumaa, a senior Hezbollah figure. Jumaa served as Hezbollah's liaison to the Syrian army and played a critical role in coordinating the transfer of weapons from Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon. The strike targeted a vehicle on the road to Damascus International Airport. The operation was reportedly intelligence-based, and Jumaa was described as a key figure in Hezbollah's activities within the Syrian military system. The IDF emphasized in its statement that Jumaa's actions posed a threat to regional security. This marks a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and Hezbollah amidst ongoing regional conflicts.