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Israeli Commandos Capture Hezbollah Naval Official in Batroun, 140 km North of Israel

Nov 2, 2024, 12:27 PM

Israeli naval commandos reportedly conducted a nighttime raid in Batroun, northern Lebanon, approximately 140 km north of Israel, capturing senior Hezbollah naval forces operative Imad Amhaz. The operation involved over 25 soldiers, including marines and divers, who arrived via speedboats, landed on the coast, and raided a chalet near the beach where Amhaz was alone. Some reports suggest that Amhaz is a Lebanese sea captain or part of the Lebanese Navy. The operation was reportedly coordinated with the German navy, part of the UNIFIL mission. Purported video footage of the raid has emerged. The purpose of the raid was to apprehend Amhaz for interrogation to learn more about Hezbollah's naval operations.