IDF Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut Airstrike

In response to the deadly rocket attack on Saturday that killed 12 children and teens, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the death of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr, also known as Hajj Mohsin, in an airstrike on Tuesday in southern Beirut. Shukr, who served as a senior adviser to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, was responsible for a majority of the organization's advanced weaponry and terror attacks against Israel.

On Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the successful elimination of senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in an airstrike in Beirut. Shukr, also known by his alias Hajj Mohsin, was a key figure within Hezbollah and played a crucial role in planning and executing terror attacks against Israel. His death marks a significant blow to the organization.

IDF Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut Airstrike

As the Head of Hezbollah's Strategic Unit, Shukr oversaw the development and deployment of the organization's most advanced weaponry, including precise-guided missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, long-range rockets, and UAVs. He was responsible for force build-up and coordinated terror attacks targeting Israel.

Shukr's involvement in the 1983 suicide bombing of the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, which resulted in the deaths of 241 American service members, also made him a target of the U.S. government. He was sought by U.S. authorities in connection with his role in the attack.

IDF Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut Airstrike

The IDF airstrike that killed Shukr occurred in response to a deadly rocket attack on Saturday by Hezbollah that claimed the lives of 12 children and teens in the Druze village of Majdal Shams. Hezbollah has denied responsibility for the attack, but the IDF and U.S. military have disputed this claim.

The strike on Beirut sparked outrage among Israeli officials, prompting the IDF to launch missiles at Lebanon shortly afterward. One missile struck an apartment building next to a hospital in the Haret Hreik neighborhood of Beirut.

IDF Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut Airstrike

According to a senior Israeli official, Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant was in contact with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin regarding the situation. The official emphasized that the strike was intended to send a clear message and deter Hezbollah from further aggression.

Following Shukr's elimination, Gallant stated that Shukr "has the blood of many Israelis on his hands." He added that the IDF's actions demonstrated that Israel's response to terror attacks would be swift and decisive.

IDF Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut Airstrike

U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz commended the IDF for eliminating Shukr, expressing gratitude on behalf of the families of the victims of the 1983 Beirut bombing.

The Associated Press, Reuters, and Fox News Digital correspondents contributed to this report.

The IDF's airstrike on Beirut and the elimination of Fuad Shukr have increased tensions in the region. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected in the coming days.