IDF kills 'significant' Hezbollah commander in Lebanon drone strike

According to Saudi media Al-Hadath, Hezbollah official Ismail al-Zin was responsible for Hezbollah's communications and computer operations.

IDF kills Hezbollah senior official in Lebanon strike, March 31, 2024 (IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The IDF killed senior Hezbollah official Ismail al-Zin in a drone strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon, the IDF confirmed on Sunday evening.

The IDF said Zin was a Radwan Forces commander operating the special forces' anti-tank missile unit.

Al-Hadath also said it was responsible for Hezbollah's communications and computer operations.

He was struck in an attack in the southern Lebanese municipality of Kunin.

"Al-Zin was a significant source of knowledge regarding anti-tank missiles and was responsible for dozens of anti-tank missile attacks against Israeli civilians, communities, and security forces," the IDF Spokesperson's Unit said.

Hezbollah rocket fire wounds soldier in North

Rockets launched from Lebanese territory lightly wounded an IDF soldier in the Margaliot and Malkiya areas on Sunday, Israeli media reported.

In response, the IDF attacked the sources of the rocket fire, including Hezbollah infrastructure in al-Khiam and Rab El Thalathine in southern Lebanon.

Additionally, the IDF attacked the Hula area with artillery to remove a threat.