In a decisive defensive operation against advancing occupation forces, a Hezbollah resistance fighter engaged and fatally struck an Israeli army captain during an overnight incursion into the southern Lebanese town of Deir Siryan, according to military sources on both sides of the border.
The Israeli occupation military formally acknowledged on Sunday the death of Captain David Hazut, a platoon commander in the 12th Battalion of the elite Golani Brigade, alongside the injury of another soldier. The Israeli army spokesperson confirmed that the casualties resulted from an armed clash that unfolded deep inside Lebanese territory, roughly five kilometers from the occupation’s northern border.
Invading Israeli officer killed in clash with Lebanese resistance fighter in southern Lebanon
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Close-Quarter Defense in Deir Siryan
Israeli Channel 15 provided detailed coverage of the confrontation, reporting that at approximately 2:00 AM local time, Golani Brigade fighters entered Deir Siryan to investigate a suspected target. Upon breaching the area, the occupation unit encountered a Hezbollah operativea defender lying in wait to repel the incursion.
The channel noted that the ensuing exchange was intense and close-range, culminating in Captain Hazut’s death. The second soldier sustained minor injuries and was promptly evacuated for medical treatment, with his family subsequently notified. Crucially, the Hezbollah operative successfully extracted himself from the scene, evading capture despite the occupation forces’ immediate lockdown of the area.
Occupation Pursuit Falters; Airstrikes Intensify
In the aftermath of the resistance operation, Israeli occupation forces launched an extensive search and pursuit mission aimed at neutralizing the defender. Israeli media confirmed that targeted locations within Deir Siryan came under aerial bombardment, yet the Hezbollah operative remains at large. Search operations are reportedly ongoing, though initial sweeps have failed to locate the fugitive.
Systematic Aggression Despite Ceasefire Framework
These events unfold against a broader backdrop of sustained Israeli military aggression across southern Lebanon. Despite the existence of a recognized “framework agreement” between the Lebanese and Israeli governments, occupation forces have continued their assaults through a comprehensive arsenal deploying warplanes, drones, attack helicopters, and heavy artillery. Ground incursions have frequently been accompanied by arson and explosive demolitions aimed at destroying residential neighborhoods, raising serious concerns about the occupation’s commitment to de-escalation.
Resistance Remains Vigilant, Adheres to Truce
In stark contrast to the occupation’s escalating violations, Hezbollah’s resistance command has consistently reaffirmed, through successive official communiqués, its unwavering commitment to monitoring every breach of the ceasefire agreement. The resistance has thus far adhered to the truce’s terms, reserving the right to respond defensively against any incursion into sovereign Lebanese soil as demonstrated by Sunday’s successful operation in Deir Siryan.
Source: Israeli media (translated and edited by Al-Manar English Website)