Israel has exposed and disrupted a secret Hezbollah maritime terror network that operated under civilian cover, dealing a significant blow to one of the group’s most sensitive and tightly compartmentalized capabilities.

The revelation stems from IDF Operation “Behind the Back,” conducted approximately one year ago, during which terrorist operative Imad Amahz was detained. According to Israeli defense officials, Amahz played a central role in Hezbollah’s covert maritime framework and, during interrogation, disclosed critical details about the organization’s sea-based terror infrastructure.

The intelligence obtained shed light on Hezbollah’s efforts to quietly build a maritime portfolio designed to operate beneath the radar of international scrutiny. The program was overseen at the highest levels of the organization and intended to expand Hezbollah’s operational reach beyond land-based threats.

Israeli officials said the operation disrupted the maritime network at a pivotal stage, preventing its consolidation and maturation into a fully operational capability. By acting early, the IDF was able to neutralize the threat before it could be integrated more deeply into Hezbollah’s broader military structure.

The exposure of the plot underscores Israel’s continued focus on preemptive intelligence and precision operations to counter terrorist organizations exploiting civilian environments for military purposes. It also highlights Hezbollah’s ongoing strategy of embedding terror infrastructure within ostensibly non-military frameworks, a tactic Israel says poses a growing threat to regional stability and maritime security.