The IDF said the terrorist commander had promoted and carried out many acts of terrorism, including firing anti-tank missiles at Israeli civilians and at IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah’s new leader, Naim Qassem, says, 'My plan is the continuation of Nasrallah's plan in all respects - political, cultural, and jihad.'

The IDF said the arrests of Hezbollah terrorists facilitated the location and destruction of many terror targets.

Aqil, who led Hezbollah’s operations unit since 2004, was behind multiple bombings, anti-tank missile attacks, and numerous terrorist operations targeting Israeli civilians.

Hassin is the second high-ranking Hezbollah official killed in an Israeli strike in the Hijar region in recent months.