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Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Operatives Amid Ongoing Conflict

12/23/2025

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On December 22, 2025, an Israeli airstrike near Sidon killed three Hezbollah operatives, including Ali Abdullah, who also served in the Lebanese army.
The IDF says the strike targets Hezbollah's military rebuilding and that it will continue operations.
Since October, Israel says it has killed over 40 Hezbollah members in southern Lebanon.
Iranian media alleged ties between the Lebanese Armed Forces and Hezbollah, prompting a Lebanese military denial.

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On December 22, 2025, an Israeli airstrike near Sidon killed three Hezbollah operatives, including Ali Abdullah, who also served in the Lebanese army.
The IDF says the strike targets Hezbollah's military rebuilding and that it will continue operations.
Since October, Israel says it has killed over 40 Hezbollah members in southern Lebanon.
Iranian media alleged ties between the Lebanese Armed Forces and Hezbollah, prompting a Lebanese military denial.