The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a precision drone strike near Majdal Anjar in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, eliminating two operatives of the Iran-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) who were attempting to cross into Syria. Israeli officials confirmed that the operation was specifically designed to prevent cross-border terror activity that could threaten Israel’s security.

According to the IDF, the strike targeted a vehicle under close surveillance, demonstrating the advanced intelligence and operational capabilities of the Israeli military. The two PIJ operatives were part of ongoing efforts by the group to use the porous Lebanon-Syria border for logistics, movement, and evasion. This successful interdiction comes amid heightened regional tensions involving Hezbollah and ongoing instability in Syria following years of conflict under the Assad regime.

The IDF emphasized that it will continue taking proactive measures to prevent terror movements along Israel’s northern borders. Such operations are part of a broader Israeli strategy to conduct remote interdiction and maintain security without escalating direct confrontations, relying on precise intelligence and rapid response capabilities to neutralize imminent threats.

This operation reflects Israel’s commitment to countering Iran-backed militant groups operating in the region, reinforcing deterrence and safeguarding both Israeli citizens and regional stability. The use of drone strikes highlights the technological edge of the IDF in conducting high-value, targeted missions with minimal collateral impact.