Lebanon: Israeli strikes kill Hezbollah commanders before ceasefire
PUBLISHED Apr 19, 2026, 8:48 AM ET
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) report that more than 150 Hezbollah operatives, including several field commanders, were killed in extensive airstrikes across Lebanon in the 24 hours before a ceasefire took effect. On Thursday, Israeli aircraft struck approximately 300 Hezbollah-linked targets, including rocket launchers, command centers and weapons depots. Among the dead, according to the IDF, was Ali Reda Abbas, the commander of the Bint Jbeil area, described as the fourth commander of that sector killed by Israel in recent years. The military says that since hostilities escalated amid the wider Iran conflict, over 1,800 Hezbollah operatives have been killed in Lebanon.
By Shahbaz A. | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Recent years Israel kills prior Bint Jbeil commanders
- Amid Iran war hostilities escalate significantly
- Since escalation 1,800 Hezbollah operatives killed
- Thursday Israeli jets strike 300 Hezbollah targets
- Thursday strikes hit launchers, depots, command centers
- Thursday more than 150 Hezbollah operatives killed
- Thursday Bint Jbeil commander Ali Reda Abbas killed
- Day before ceasefire Lebanese airstrikes reported
News Intelligence
- This conflict could impact global stability and safety. It may also affect oil prices, which could trickle down to your gas pump. Keep an eye on news updates and consider budgeting for potential fuel price hikes.
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