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IDF Raids Southern Lebanon, Clashes with Hamas Militants

2/9/2026

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On February 9, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces arrested Atwi Atwi, a Jamaa Islamiya member, during a raid 10 kilometers into southern Lebanon to gather intelligence on Hezbollah.
The IDF reported a clash in Rafah in which four Hamas militants were killed after attacking Israeli forces.
Jamaa Islamiya condemned the arrest as intimidation of southern Lebanon residents.
The IDF targeted a Hezbollah operative in the Yanuh-Jat area, citing ceasefire violations.

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On February 9, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces arrested Atwi Atwi, a Jamaa Islamiya member, during a raid 10 kilometers into southern Lebanon to gather intelligence on Hezbollah.
The IDF reported a clash in Rafah in which four Hamas militants were killed after attacking Israeli forces.
Jamaa Islamiya condemned the arrest as intimidation of southern Lebanon residents.
The IDF targeted a Hezbollah operative in the Yanuh-Jat area, citing ceasefire violations.