Jerusalem, 7 May, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Thursday morning the death of Ahmed Ghaleb Balout, commander in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, in an overnight airstrike in Beirut.
According to the military, Balout previously served as the unit’s chief of operations and oversaw Dozens of attacks against Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, including anti-tank missile fire and explosives. The IDF also said he was involved in efforts to rebuild Radwan capabilities and advance the group’s “Conquer the Galilee” invasion plan.
The strike, in the Dahiyeh district, a Hezbollah stronghold, was the first in Beirut since April 8.