Israeli attack kills al-Jamaa al-Islamiya leader in Lebanon

aljazeera.comPublished: 4/22/2025

Summary

The tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalated after two deadly strikes near Beirut, with Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon causing further conflict as they continue to violate a November ceasefire agreement. An Israeli drone strike killed a top commander of al-Jamaa al-Islamiya, an ally of Hezbollah, while another strike in southern Tyre resulted in casualties. Despite efforts to dismantle armed groups and withdraw forces under the truce, challenges persist, including ongoing rocket fire from Hezbollah and internal disarmament struggles.