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Israel says it killed commander al-Radwan special forces unit


Israel says it killed commander al-Radwan special forces unit

Hezbollah fighters during the military demonstration in front of the media, Sunday, May 21, 2023. (Credit: Archive photo L’OLJ)

BEIRUT — Arabic-speaking Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said Sunday that the military carried out a strike Saturday on Majdel Selm, in southern Lebanon, killing a man identified as Abou Khalil Bourji, described as "the commander of Hezbollah’s al-Radwan special forces unit," along with two other militants.

According to the Israeli army statement, Abou Khalil Bourji had been part of the al-Radwan unit in recent years and at the time of his death was leading the special forces of the unit, "responsible for planning and carrying out operations targeting Israeli forces."

BEIRUT — Arabic-speaking Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said Sunday that the military carried out a strike Saturday on Majdel Selm, in southern Lebanon, killing a man identified as Abou Khalil Bourji, described as "the commander of Hezbollah’s al-Radwan special forces unit," along with two other militants.

According to the Israeli army statement, Abou Khalil Bourji had been part of the al-Radwan unit in recent years and at the time of his death was leading the special forces of the unit, "responsible for planning and carrying out operations targeting Israeli forces."