IDF says it has targeted Hezbollah drone chief who violated truce; Lebanese media: 2 killed in strike

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The IDF confirms carrying out an airstrike in southern Lebanon a short while ago, saying it targeted a prominent member of Hezbollah’s aerial forces.

The operative was targeted after he “repeatedly violated” the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon over the past few weeks, the military says.

According to the IDF, the operative was involved in launching drones at Israel amid the ceasefire.

Hezbollah’s aerial forces, known as Unit 127, are responsible for explosive-laden drone attacks on Israel and flying surveillance drones to collect intelligence. During the ceasefire, Hezbollah has fired surveillance drones at Israel, according to the IDF.

According to Lebanese media outlets, two people were killed in the strike.

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