Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil killed in Israeli airstrike on Beirut: Report

In a significant development, top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil was reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut, Lebanon, according to media reports. Aqil, a senior leader in the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group, played a key role in the organization’s military operations. His death marks a critical moment in the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

A Hezbollah official confirmed that Akil, head of the group’s Radwan Force and Jihad Council, was expected to be in the building targeted during the strike.



However, the official could not confirm whether Akil was among the casualties. Akil, sanctioned by the U.S. for his involvement in the 1983 U.S. Embassy bombing, has been a key figure in Hezbollah’s military operations.

The airstrike followed Hezbollah's launch of 140 rockets into Israel, targeting sites along the Israel-Lebanon border. In response, Israel struck several Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, escalating the ongoing conflict. Israeli military officials reported intercepting some of the rockets and no significant injuries.