IDF strikes vehicle in southern Lebanon, kills two senior Hezbollah officials

IDF fighter jets attacked additional Hezbollah targets in the Yaroun area of southern Lebanon at the time of the targeted strike on the Hezbollah commander.

IDF aircraft strikes a vehicle carrying senior Hezbollah aerial defense officer Hassin Ali Ezkol in southern Lebanon, April 23, 2024. (IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The IDF killed Hassin Ali Ezkol, a terrorist and central member of Hezbollah's aerial defense unit during a targeted strike on a vehicle he was riding in, the IDF confirmed on Tuesday.

According to the announcement, another unnamed senior Hezbollah terrorist was killed in the strike as well.

Additionally, fighter jets attacked a Hezbollah military building along other terrorist infrastructure in the Yaroun area in south Lebanon at the time of the targeted strike.

IDF fighter jets attack Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, April 23, 2024. (IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

A separate threat in the Yaroun area was struck by IDF troops as well.

Sirens in Israel's north

Additionally, the statement addressed sirens that sounded in the Metula area on Tuesday morning, alerting for rockets and missiles launches.

It was determined that the alarm had been activated due to a false identification.