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Israeli Drone Strikes Kill Hamas-Linked Commander in Lebanon

4/22/2025

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Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday claimed the life of Hussein Izzat Atwi, a senior commander of Jamaa Islamiya, associated with Hamas. The strike, which took place near Damour as Atwi headed to work, underscores the escalating tensions and breaches of the November ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday claimed the life of Hussein Izzat Atwi, a senior commander of Jamaa Islamiya, associated with Hamas. The strike, which took place near Damour as Atwi headed to work, underscores the escalating tensions and breaches of the November ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.