The Israeli Defense Forces announced Thursday that they successfully targeted and killed a high-ranking Hezbollah operative who was closely connected to the organization’s leadership.
According to Israeli military officials, Ali Yusuf Harshi was eliminated during an overnight operation in the Beirut region. Harshi held dual roles within the Iran-supported Lebanese militant organization, serving both as the personal secretary to Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem and as Qassem’s nephew.
“The IDF struck in the Beirut area and eliminated Ali Yusuf Harshi, the personal secretary and nephew of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem,” military officials stated.
The operation represents another targeted action by Israeli forces against Hezbollah leadership figures in Lebanon.
