The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced this morning, September 18th, that they eliminated Hussein Saifo Sharif, a senior Lebanese weapons dealer, in the Baalbek region of Lebanon. According to the IDF, Sharif was also leading terrorist operatives in Syria who were reportedly planning attacks against Israel. The specific timing of the operation within the reporting window was not detailed, but the announcement was made as part of ongoing security operations. The IDF stated that Sharif's elimination was a significant blow to terrorist networks operating in the region. The group Osint613 reported the IDF's announcement via their official X account, citing the IDF's confirmation of the operation.
