IDF Conducts Targeted Airstrike in Beirut, Killing Senior Hezbollah Commander Ibrahim Aqil

Sep 20, 2024, 01:27 PM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a targeted airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 20, 2024. The strike targeted Ibrahim Aqil, a senior Hezbollah commander and head of the elite Radwan Force. Aqil, also known as Tahsin, was involved in the 1983 bombings of the U.S. Embassy and Marine Barracks in Beirut and was wanted by the United States. Reports confirm that Aqil was killed in the airstrike. The attack took place in the southern suburbs of Beirut, an area known for Hezbollah's strong presence. Explosions were heard, and several laser-guided missiles were used, resulting in the destruction of a building.