IDF conducts strike in Beirut targeting commander behind attack on children's soccer field

Israel Defense Forces confirm targeting Hezbollah commander behind Golan Heights children's soccer field attack

The Israel Defense Forces announced that they carried out a strike in Beirut on Thursday targeting the commander accused of orchestrating the recent attack on a children's soccer field. 

In post on X, the IDF said that its forces "carried out a targeted strike in Beirut, on the commander responsible for the murder of the children in Majdal Shams and the killing of numerous additional Israeli civilians." 

"At the moment, there are no changes in the Home Front Command defensive guidelines. If any changes will be made, an update will be released. Details to follow," the post said.

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Israeli Druze mourners gathered for the funeral of 12 children and teens killed in a Hezbollah rocket strike at a soccer field in Majdal Shams, Golan Heights.  (Matan Golan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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Authored by Danielle Wallace via FoxNews July 30th 2024