The Israel Defense Forces announced that it eliminated a Hezbollah operative in the Bint Jbeil area of southern Lebanon, citing the individual’s involvement in efforts to rebuild terrorist military infrastructure in direct violation of the November 2024 ceasefire agreement.

According to the IDF, the operative was targeted in a precise drone strike after intelligence confirmed attempts to reestablish Hezbollah military assets south of the Litani River, a zone designated as a buffer area under international understandings meant to prevent renewed hostilities. Infrared footage released by the military shows a vehicle being struck and exploding, underscoring Israel’s ability to conduct accurate, intelligence-driven operations while minimizing broader escalation.

Israeli officials emphasized that Hezbollah has repeatedly sought to exploit periods of calm to regroup, rearm, and reconstruct operational sites near Israel’s northern border. The IDF stated that it will not allow terrorist organizations to rebuild capabilities that threaten Israeli civilians, soldiers, or regional stability.

The strike highlights Israel’s ongoing enforcement of red lines established after months of cross-border fire and conflict. Despite the ceasefire, Hezbollah has continued probing Israel’s defenses and attempting to entrench itself closer to the border, actions Israel views as deliberate violations rather than defensive measures.

By acting decisively in Bint Jbeil, the IDF signaled that ceasefire agreements do not grant immunity to terrorist operatives engaged in active military reconstruction. Israeli leaders have consistently warned that any attempt by Hezbollah to restore its infrastructure in southern Lebanon will be met with targeted, proportionate force.

The operation reflects Israel’s broader strategy of deterrence and prevention, aimed at stopping threats before they materialize into large-scale attacks. It also reinforces Israel’s message to Hezbollah and its backers that violations of agreed-upon security arrangements will carry immediate consequences.