IDF kills Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon, investigates claim that civilians were killed in strike
The IDF said it killed another Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon on Monday, despite claims by the Lebanese government that its military had expelled the terror group from the area.
"The IDF struck in the area of Yanouh and eliminated the terrorist Ahmad Ali Salami, who served as Hezbollah’s head of Artillery in the area of Yanouh. The terrorist carried out numerous terror attacks throughout the war against IDF troops and the State of Israel, and recently operated to rehabilitate the artillery capabilities of the terrorist organization from within the civilian population in Lebanon," the military said.
The statement also noted: "The IDF is aware of the claim that uninvolved civilians were killed. Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance. The IDF regrets any harm to uninvolved civilians and operates to minimize harm as much as possible. The incident is under review."
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