IDF hunts Hamas in Lebanon | WATCH
The IDF successfully eliminated a "key" Hamas commander in Lebanon, who helped direct terrorist attacks against the IDF and Israeli citizens.
The IDF released the following statement today (Tuesday):
"Earlier today (Tuesday), an IAF aircraft, guided by IDF intelligence, struck and eliminated the terrorist Mehran Mustafa Ba‘jur in the area of Tripoli in Lebanon.
"For years, Ba‘jur advanced and directed numerous terrorist attacks against the IDF and Israeli civilians.
"During the war, he was responsible for rocket fire attacks toward Nahariya, Kiryat Shmona, and additional cities across Israel.
"Ba‘jur was one of Hamas’ key commanders in Lebanon, and as part of his role, he spent years establishing Hamas’ military capabilities in Lebanon.
"Additionally, he was one of the leaders responsible for the terror organizations’ force-buildup efforts, and facilitated the purchasing of weapons through his connections with other terrorist organizations in the area.
"His elimination significantly damages Hamas’ terror activity in Lebanon.
"The IDF will operate against Hamas’ establishment in Lebanon, and will continue to operate against Hamas terrorists wherever they operate, and will remove any threat posed to the State of Israel and IDF troops."
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