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IDF Strikes Kill 150 Hezbollah Fighters, Target Command Centers

4/20/2026

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Summary

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported over 150 Hezbollah terrorists killed in strikes across Lebanon.
The IDF said about 300 Hezbollah targets, including launchers and command centers, were hit before a ceasefire.
Ali Reza Abbas, a senior Hezbollah commander in the Radwan Force, served for over 40 years and was named successor to Ibrahim Aqil in 2024.
Lebanese social media confirmed his death, but Hezbollah channels have not verified it.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Lebanon War began on July 12, when Hezbollah ambushed Israeli soldiers, leading to extensive Israeli military operations. Over 1,000 Lebanese casualties resulted from airstrikes targeting Hezbollah's infrastructure, while Hezbollah launched nearly 4,000 rockets into northern Israel. The conflict, which lasted until August 14, 2006, exacerbated regional instability and highlighted the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Story summary

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported over 150 Hezbollah terrorists killed in strikes across Lebanon.
The IDF said about 300 Hezbollah targets, including launchers and command centers, were hit before a ceasefire.
Ali Reza Abbas, a senior Hezbollah commander in the Radwan Force, served for over 40 years and was named successor to Ibrahim Aqil in 2024.
Lebanese social media confirmed his death, but Hezbollah channels have not verified it.

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