The anonymous sources said the commander's role in Hezbollah was as significant as that of Wissam Tawil, a senior Hezbollah commander killed in an Israeli strike in January.
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Syrian state media reported earlier on Wednesday that the country's air defenses had intercepted "hostile targets" over Homs, without giving further details.
At the moment, the US has no information to confirm or disprove the claim and is waiting for the results of the IDF's investigation.
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IDF airstrikes targeted Hamas leaders Yassin Rabia and Khalid Nagaar in Rafah, claiming it struck legitimate targets while following the ICJ's ruling.
At least two members of Hezbollah were reportedly killed in the strike in Syria.
Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles at northern Israel, with a direct hit in Adamit, in the Western Galilee, with the IDF continuing to respond with air strikes in southern Lebanon.
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Initial reports indicated that several people were injured in the alleged Israeli airstrikes.