Israel Forces Kill Iranian Quds Force Operative in Lebanon Linked to Attacks from Syria and Lebanon
In a significant escalation on Israel’s northern front, the Israeli military announced on Thursday that its forces killed a senior member of Iran’s elite Quds Force in Lebanon who was allegedly involved in coordinating attacks against Israel from both Lebanese and Syrian territory.
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According to an official statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the operative has been identified as Hussein Mahmoud Marshad al-Jawhari, a key member of Unit 840 of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) the external operations arm of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. The Israeli military accused al-Jawhari of planning and directing Iran-backed terror activities against the State of Israel and its security forces.
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The military said the strike took place in the Ansariyeh area of southern Lebanon, a region near the Lebanese-Syrian border that has seen repeated cross-border operations and tensions. Israeli officials described al-Jawhari as a seasoned specialist who played a central role in planning attacks and coordinating between Syrian and Lebanese factions intent on targeting Israeli forces.
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This development comes amid a fragile ceasefire that has been in place since late 2024 following a prolonged period of intense conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group based in Lebanon. Although the ceasefire sought to reduce hostilities along the volatile northern frontier, Israel has continued to conduct precision strikes against what it describes as ongoing threats posed by Iranian proxies.
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The Israeli military characterized the operation as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent future attacks and disrupt Iranian influence and military infrastructure in the region. Officials have repeatedly stressed that eliminating senior operatives tied to Tehran’s strategic command network remains a priority for Israel’s national security.
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Lebanese and Iranian reactions to the killing have not yet been formally issued, while regional tensions continue to simmer. The strike underscores the expanding scope of Israel’s security operations beyond its borders, particularly in areas where Iranian-aligned forces maintain a presence and where threats against Israeli territory are believed to be orchestrated.
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The situation remains fluid, with potential implications for wider stability in the Middle East as Tehran and its regional allies assess responses to increasing Israeli pressure on their strategic networks.
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Aaron Joyce, Newswire, L.T.T Media; December 26, 2025
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