Two Hezbollah leaders, identified as Hussein Seifu Sharif and Kamal Raad Sharif, were killed in an Israeli raid in Baalbek, according to Al-Hadath. The report, citing Lebanese media, emerged during a period of significant developments concerning the group's operations and internal security measures. In parallel, Lebanese media reports indicate that Hezbollah's security movement cards, known as 'golden cards,' and special cards for Palestinian militants have been completely suspended by Lebanese authorities. This action is reportedly part of a government decision to restrict weapons held by Hezbollah and Palestinian factions. Al-Hadath's report on the Baalbek raid, which occurred within the reporting window, specifies the individuals killed and the location. The suspension of Hezbollah and Palestinian militant movement cards suggests a significant governmental effort to curtail their operational capabilities. Lebanese authorities will reportedly not recognize any existing cards, a move described as a step towards disarmament, although a timeline for this has not yet been provided. The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) are expected to issue a statement to confirm these developments. These events follow earlier reports on September 17th, 2025, where Israeli forces reported activity by a Hezbollah operative in the Bahalon area of Lebanon, suspecting involvement in terrorist guidance. Hezbollah itself had published content showcasing wounded fighters reintegrated into its military system, including a message to Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qasim. The regional context also includes heightened security in Iran and the voluntary return of Syrian families from Lebanon to Syria.
