Israeli Airstrike Kills Senior Hezbollah Commander in Beirut Suburb

Published: 2026-05-07T10:10:11Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: CBS News
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A senior commander from Hezbollah's elite Radwan force, identified as Malek Ballout, was killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs. This marks the first Israeli attack on that specific area in nearly a month. The Lebanese health ministry also reported at least 11 additional fatalities across southern and eastern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the military operation targeted the commander of Hezbollah's Radwan force.

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