IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist posing as journalist in targeted Lebanon strike

Shaib was actively involved in exposing the locations of Israeli soldiers during ongoing operations.

By Vered Weiss, World Israel News

The Israeli military said Saturday it carried out a targeted strike in Lebanon that killed Ali Hassan Shaib, whom it identified as a member of Hezbollah’s Radwan Force intelligence unit who operated under the guise of a journalist to support attacks against Israeli forces, Arutz Sheva reported.

According to the IDF, Shaib was affiliated with Hezbollah’s Radwan Force and worked for years posing as a journalist for the Al-Manar network while gathering intelligence on Israeli troop positions in southern Lebanon and along the border.

The military said he maintained ongoing contact with other terrorists in the Radwan Force and across the broader Hezbollah organization.

The strike took place Saturday afternoon, with the IDF describing Shaib as actively involved in exposing the locations of Israeli soldiers during ongoing operations.

The military said he continued these activities even during Operation Roaring Lion, reporting on IDF troop movements in southern Lebanon.

In addition to intelligence activities, the IDF said Shaib used his position to promote Hezbollah messaging and incite against Israeli troops and civilians by disseminating propaganda materials.

The military framed the operation as part of its broader campaign against Hezbollah, which it said has joined attacks on Israel while operating in coordination with Iran.

“The IDF will continue to operate with determination against Hezbollah, which chose to join the attacks on Israel and operate on behalf of the Iranian terror regime,” a statement read. “The IDF will not allow harm to the residents of Israel.”

The announcement comes amid ongoing Israeli operations in southern Lebanon tied to Operation Roaring Lion, as fighting continues along the northern front.