Israel launches ground incursion into Southern Lebanon – senior Hezbollah commander killed

2026-03-03 - 12:24

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) officially announced a ground incursion into Southern Lebanon early Tuesday morning, according to reports from the Hebrew daily newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth. Military objectives In an official statement, an IDF spokesperson confirmed that ground forces are operating to “bolster security for residents of the north.” The military is reportedly launching wide-scale strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure to neutralize immediate threats and prevent cross-border infiltration into Israeli territory. The statement further noted that forces from the 91st Division have successfully seized control of several strategic positions across Southern Lebanon. Key Hezbollah official eliminated The IDF also disclosed that a targeted strike in Beirut’s Southern Suburb (Dahiyeh) on Monday resulted in the death of Reza Khazaee. Identified as a high-ranking commander within Hezbollah’s reinforcement sector under the Quds Force, Khazaee also served as the Chief of Staff for the force in Lebanon. According to the IDF, the Israeli Navy executed the operation. Khazaee was a pivotal figure in the logistical pipeline between Hezbollah and Iran, specifically managing the coordination of Iranian resources to meet Hezbollah’s operational needs.