'Israel' claims killing of Hezbollah commander in south Lebanon strike

• 'Israel' says it killed Hezbollah field commander Ali Reza Abbas in a southern Lebanon airstrike.
• Incident marks one of the first reported serious breaches since the recent ceasefire.

The 'Israeli' military said it killed Hezbollah commander Ali Reza Abbas in an airstrike in southern Lebanon, in an operation it described as part of its response to alleged security threats near the border.

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According to 'Israeli' claims, Abbas was a senior field figure linked to Hezbollah’s Radwan Force and was targeted in the Bent Jbeil area.

First major escalation since ceasefire

The claim comes shortly after a ceasefire arrangement took effect, with the strike reported as one of the first significant violations since the truce began.

'Israel' said its forces acted after detecting what it described as hostile movements near its positions south of the border line.

Air operations and security justification

'Israel' said the strike was part of broader air operations aimed at removing perceived threats and was carried out under political authorization.

The military also said it remains prepared to act against any further violations of the ceasefire agreement, warning of continued enforcement measures along the border.