The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed it carried out a targeted strike in southern Lebanon, killing a Hezbollah operative in the town of Tebnine.

According to the IDF, the operative was actively involved in efforts to rebuild Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in Beit Lif, a village near the Israeli border that has seen repeated clashes during the ongoing conflict.

Footage released after the strike shows the aftermath of the attack, with smoke and debris visible at the scene. The IDF described the strike as part of its ongoing campaign to prevent Hezbollah from strengthening its operational capabilities along the border.

The incident underscores the rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides trading strikes in recent weeks, raising fears of a wider escalation across the region.