The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted strikes in southern Lebanon throughout Friday, September 19th, 2025, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and operatives involved in intelligence gathering and operational command. The IDF announced the elimination of two Hezbollah members, including Amar Hayal Hatzivani, commander of the "Sunday complex," and another operative engaged in rehabilitating the organization's terrorist infrastructure. Additionally, an IDF naval vessel used for intelligence collection was attacked off the coast of Nakura. According to the IDF Spokesman, the targeted operations, led by the Northern Command, involved the Air Force and occurred earlier in the day. The strikes on the intelligence-gathering vessel on the Nakura coast were carried out during the night. The IDF stated that these actions constitute violations of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon and affirmed their commitment to removing threats to Israel. These actions follow reports from earlier on September 19th, 2025, indicating Hezbollah held a military display in Dahieh, Beirut, commemorating the anniversary of Ibrahim Aqil's elimination. The display reportedly featured Hezbollah members without weapons. The same reports also suggested Hezbollah forces were penetrating southern towns and monitoring an Israeli shift, though the specifics of these activities were not detailed.
