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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

IDF Reports Elimination of 10 Hezbollah Field Commanders and Successors

Jun 12, 2026 01:42 PM CT Lebanon IDF,Hezbollah,commanders,killed,Lebanon,proxy-warfare

Summary

The Israel Defense Forces announced the killing of 10 Hezbollah field commanders, including the commander of the Nasser Unit, Hajj Salameh, and two of his successors. This operation targets mid-level leadership within Hezbollah's military structure, aiming to degrade command and control capabilities in the ongoing border conflict.

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Among the terrorists killed was the commander of Hezbollah’s Nasser Unit, Hajj Salameh. Less than two months after his killing, two of his successors, Mahdi Bazzi and Ashraf Salloum, were killed.

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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Announced the elimination of 10 Hezbollah field commanders and successors, specifically targeting the Nasser Unit leadership.

Hezbollah NEUTRAL

Suffered significant leadership losses, including the commander of the Nasser Unit and his immediate replacements.

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