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Israeli Strikes Kill Jamaa Islamiya Leader and Another in Lebanon

Hussein Atwi, a senior figure in the Hamas-aligned group, was killed near Damour, as Lebanon reports nearly 190 deaths since the November ceasefire.

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Security forces and forensic experts inspect a car targeted by an Israeli air strike near Damour

Overview

  • Israeli drone strike near Damour killed Hussein Atwi, a Jamaa Islamiya leader linked to Hamas and Hezbollah, as he traveled to Beirut.
  • The Israeli military described Atwi as a significant terrorist involved in rocket attacks and coordination with Hamas in Lebanon.
  • A separate Israeli strike in Tyre district resulted in one additional fatality, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
  • Lebanese authorities estimate that approximately 190 people have died from Israeli strikes since the November truce with Hezbollah.
  • The ceasefire required Hezbollah to withdraw north of the Litani River and Israel to leave southern Lebanon, but violations persist from both sides.