Israeli Airstrike Kills Senior Hezbollah Commander Ibrahim Aqil in Beirut on Friday

Sep 20, 2024, 03:50 PM

Israeli airstrikes in Beirut on Friday have resulted in the death of senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil. Aqil, who was the head of Hezbollah's Operations Unit and the commander of the elite Radwan Force, was targeted in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strike, stating that Aqil was responsible for Hezbollah's military operations and was wanted by the United States for his involvement in the 1983 bombings of the US Embassy and Marine Barracks in Beirut. Aqil had a $7 million bounty on his head. Reports indicate that Aqil was killed alongside 10 other senior Hezbollah commanders during the airstrike. Lebanese health officials reported that at least 14 people were killed and nearly 60 wounded in the attack.