The IDF Spokesman confirmed on Sunday that the Israeli military attacked and eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist in the Bint Jbeil area of southern Lebanon earlier today. The operation occurred within a civilian population space and in contravention of understandings between Israel and Lebanon, according to an IDF statement. The IDF expressed regret for any civilian casualties resulting from the attack and stated the event is under investigation. The IDF's confirmation follows reports from earlier in the day and the previous reporting window detailing an Israeli raid in Bint Jbeil that resulted in five fatalities, including three children, and two wounded, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, speaking from New York on September 21st, 2025, condemned the attack, calling it a "massacre" and a violation of international resolutions. The IDF stated its ongoing commitment to combating the Hezbollah terrorist organization and removing threats to Israel. This incident occurred amidst reports of a "deep rupture" in relations between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump, following Israel's rejection of a U.S. offer of B-2 bombs for potential strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, citing logistical and economic concerns.
