Hezbollah Communications Commander Muhammad Sakafi Eliminated In Israeli Airstrike In Beirut

A precision strike by Israel in the Lebanese capital Beirut resulted in the death of Mohammad Rashid Sakafi, the Commander of Hezbollah’s communications unit.

Sharing a post on X, the IDF wrote on Friday, “Mohammad Rashid Sakafi, the Commander of Hezbollah’s Communications Unit, during a precise, intelligence-based strike in Beirut yesterday.”

According to the Israeli Defence Force (IDF), Muhammad Rashid Sakafi headed Hezbollah’s communications since 2000 and was considered close to the terror group’s leadership.

“Sakafi invested significant efforts to develop communication capabilities between all of Hezbollah’s units in all periods of operation, to maintain the flow of information throughout the terrorist organization,” the military adds.

Sakafi was allegedly affiliated with Hezbollah and played a key role in enhancing the organisation’s communication infrastructure across its units.

The IDF has also conducted raids in southern Lebanon, which led to the discovery and seizure of weapons, including rocket launcher munitions, anti-tank missiles, and rockets.

Sharing a post on X, the IDF wrote, “24hr Operational Recap in Southern Lebanon: During precise intelligence-based raids, IDF troops discovered rocket launcher munitions, anti-tank missiles and rockets inside a residential home.”

It added, “Additionally, dozens of weapons–aimed at Israeli territory–were left behind in buildings and civilian homes, including anti-tank missiles, firearms, observation posts and an explosive device buried by the enemy in the area.”