Some 13 Hamas terrorists were killed in an Israeli strike on a Hamas training compound in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, the military announced on Friday afternoon.
The terrorists were killed in a precise strike targeting a Hamas training compound in Ain al-Hilweh, the military stated.
Among the terrorists killed was Jawad Sidawi, who the IDF stated was involved in training terrorists to carry out terror attacks from Lebanese territory against IDF troops and the State of Israel.
The IDF noted that Lebanon has yet to successfully disarm Palestinian factions in the country, despite their pledge to do so.
Statements delivered on the day of airstrike
Despite Hamas' denial of IDF assertions, the training facility is proof of the organization’s attempts to establish itself in Lebanon, the military claimed. The military shared in a Tuesday statement that they were working against the establishment of the Hamas terrorist organization in Lebanon, and will continue to “act forcefully against Hamas terrorists wherever they operate.”
The Lebanese Health Ministry also said on Tuesday, shortly after the strike, that the death toll was 13, while four others were wounded.
Lebanese channel Al-Mayadeen reported that the IDF struck with three projectiles.
TPS contributed to this report.