The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) continued strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon throughout Friday, September 19th, 2025, eliminating two operatives, including Amar Hayal Hatzivani, commander of the "Sunday complex." The IDF confirmed that an IDF naval vessel used for intelligence collection was attacked off the coast of Nakura during the night, citing these actions as violations of existing understandings. These developments occurred amidst reports of Hezbollah holding a military display in Beirut on the same day and increased activity in southern towns. During the reporting window of September 19th, 2025, from 8:06 PM to 10:05 PM UTC, a new source emerged detailing an audio recording purportedly capturing dialogues between Ibrahim Aqeel, head of Hezbollah operations at the time, and Hassan Nasrallah on the day of the October 7 massacres. The recording is described as pertaining to Hezbollah's future involvement and strategy in the war. Earlier on September 19th, 2025, Hezbollah held its first public military display in Dahieh, Beirut, commemorating the anniversary of Ibrahim Aqil's elimination. Sources noted that Hezbollah members present at the display were unarmed. Concurrently, reports indicated Hezbollah forces were penetrating southern towns and monitoring an Israeli shift, though details on the nature of the shift or the extent of Hezbollah's movements were not specified. The IDF stated that its targeted operations, led by the Northern Command and involving the Air Force, were in response to threats to Israel.
