'Israel' strikes Syria-Lebanon border targeting alleged Iranian-directed operative

The 'Israeli' military said on Friday that its air forces conducted a targeted aerial strike along the border between Syria and Lebanon, claiming to have hit a Syrian national it allegedly accuses of directing operations on behalf of Tehran.

According to a statement issued by the 'Israeli' military, the operation targeted Yusuf Ali Al-Hassoun.

'Israeli' forces allege that Al-Hassoun operated under the direct guidance of the Iranian regime to advance attack plans against 'Israeli' civilians and troops stationed in southern Syria.

The 'Israeli' military claimed that over the past year, Al-Hassoun had been involved in planning and attempting to execute multiple hostile engagements against 'Israeli' personnel in southern Syria, including the planned launch of explosive-laden drones and rocket artillery.

'Israeli' officials said that these prior attempts were successfully thwarted.

Concluding its statement, the 'Israeli' military stated that it would maintain active operations against immediate threats across all active fronts, while asserting its continued commitment to the existing ceasefire framework between 'Israel' and Lebanon.