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The Israeli military conducted a precise drone strike in southern Lebanon, eliminating Hussein Nazih Barji, a senior Hezbollah weapons engineer responsible for missile infrastructure. This targeted operation aims to disrupt Hezbollah's weapons development capabilities and sends a clear message about Israel's military readiness. The strike occurs against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire reached in November 2024. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and strategic military exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah.

Key Points: Israel Kills Hezbollah Weapons Engineer in Drone Strike

  • Israeli drone eliminates key Hezbollah weapons engineer in Tyre
  • Precision missile infrastructure targeted in strategic operation
  • Attack challenges existing ceasefire understanding
  • Continues pattern of cross-border military engagements
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Israeli army says killed Hezbollah weapons engineer in Lebanon

Israeli military targets Hezbollah weapons expert Hussein Nazih Barji in strategic drone strike, escalating tensions in southern Lebanon

"Barji's activities represented a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon - Avichay Adraee, Israeli Army Spokesperson"

Jerusalem/Beirut, May 21

Israel's military said it carried out a drone strike in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, killing a Hezbollah operative involved in the group's weapons development programme.

The man, identified as Hussein Nazih Barji, was struck while travelling in a vehicle in the Tyre area, according to a military statement accompanied by surveillance footage.

Barji was described as "a central figure" in a directorate of Hezbollah that oversees the development, manufacture, and maintenance of weapons, including precision missiles, and works to expand the group's supply capabilities, Xinhua news agency reported. The military said Barji was "a veteran engineer responsible for building infrastructure for the production of precision surface-to-surface missiles." His killing was intended to "disrupt Hezbollah's recovery efforts," it added.

Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said on social media platform X that "Barji's activities represented a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon. The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) will continue to act to eliminate any threat to the State of Israel."

The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed the attack, saying that a "hostile" drone targetted a car on the Housh-Ain Baal road in the Tyre district, killing one person from the town of Ramadiyah.

Meanwhile, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported another death from an Israeli drone strike on Wednesday on the village of Yater.

On Monday, a Hezbollah member was killed and three civilians injured in a spate of Israeli air and ground strikes targetting various areas in southern Lebanon.

The official National News Agency (NNA) reported that an Israeli airstrike had targetted the outskirts of the village of Houla. A Lebanese security source confirmed that a Hezbollah member, named Issa Qutaish and originally from Houla, was killed in the strike.

The NNA had said that in two additional incidents, two people were injured when an Israeli drone hit a motorcycle in the Wadi Sarbin area, while another individual was wounded in the shoulder as Israeli forces opened fire on him at the entrance of Kafr Kila village.

The incidents were the latest in a series of Israeli attacks despite a ceasefire reached in November 2024 that ended 14 months of cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Israel is just protecting its sovereignty like any nation would. Hezbollah has been a constant threat with their missile programs. As Indians who've faced cross-border terrorism, we understand this defensive action. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I support Israel's right to defend itself, these targeted killings only escalate tensions. Remember how surgical strikes affected our region? Peace talks should be prioritized over covert operations. 🤝
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Amit S.
Interesting how precision strikes work against terror infrastructure. Our forces could learn from Israel's intelligence capabilities. But innocent Lebanese civilians shouldn't suffer - that's where we differ from Pak's proxy wars.
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Neha V.
This reminds me of our own struggles with cross-border terrorism. But unlike Israel, we show remarkable restraint. The world should take note how India handles such provocations with maturity. Jai Hind! ✊
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Sanjay T.
The article mentions ceasefire violations - reminds me of LoC tensions. But Israel's actions are more surgical than our neighbor's random shelling. Still, civilian areas should be avoided at all costs. Humanity first!
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Kavita R.
As an engineer myself, it's sad to see technical skills being used for weapons development. India-Israel cooperation in defense is good, but we must ensure our partnership focuses more on agricultural tech than warfare. 🌱

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