IDF reveals Navy has carried out dozens of missile strikes in Lebanon amid fighting

The Israeli Navy has carried out dozens of missile strikes in Lebanon amid fighting against Hezbollah, including the assassinations of a top commander in the terror group’s drone unit and a senior Hamas member, the military reveals.

On October 5, a Navy Sa’ar 6-class corvette launched a missile at an apartment in the Beddawi Palestinian camp near the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, killing Saeed Atallah Ali.

Another missile strike carried out by a Navy corvette, on November 3, killed Ali Barakat, a top commander in Hezbollah’s aerial forces, known as Unit 127, which is responsible for drone and cruise missile attacks on Israel.

A video released by the IDF on November 13, 2024, shows a Navy missile strike in Lebanon on November 3, 2024, killing Ali Barakat, a top commander in Hezbollah’s aerial forces. (Israel Defense Forces)

Navy corvettes and missile boats have launched dozens more strikes in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah sites and assets, including rocket launchers and weapon depots, in addition to supporting ground troops operating in the south of the country.

The military says that Navy vessels are used for certain strikes in Lebanon, instead of the traditional fighter jets or drones, due to their constant availability at sea and because the attacks can be launched more discreetly.

A video released by the IDF on November 13, 2024, shows Navy missile strikes in Lebanon amid the fighting against Hezbollah. (Israel Defense Forces)

Navy submarines have also been used for their observational capabilities amid the fighting in Lebanon.

The corvettes and missile boats have also been used to intercept projectiles launched at Israel, mostly drones but also some rockets, using the ship-mounted version of the Iron Dome, known as C-Dome.

Separately, the IDF releases footage of a recent strike carried out by fighter jets in Beirut, targeting Hezbollah’s main naval base.