Two killed in Israeli strike on Dahieh, Hezbollah commander targeted

The Israeli military said Thursday its latest strike on south Beirut killed Mohammad Srour, the head of Hezbollah's drone unit, who a source close to the group had earlier said was the target.

"Following precise intelligence guidance from the Air Force and the Intelligence Division, fighter jets targeted and eliminated (Srour), the commander of Hezbollah's air unit, in Beirut," a military statement said.

The statement said Srour "promoted, directed and commanded many aerial terrorist attacks, including drone attacks, cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles aimed at Israel."

The strike Thursday on al-Jamous street in Beirut's southern suburbs targeted the head of Hezbollah's drone unit, a source close to the group said, adding it was not clear whether he was killed.

"The Israeli strike targeted the commander of Hezbollah's drone unit, Mohammad Srour, known as Abou Saleh, whose fate is still unclear," the source said, requesting anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to the media.

The health ministry said two people were killed and 15 wounded in the strike.

"The Israeli enemy strike on Beirut's southern suburbs killed two people and wounded 15, including a woman in critical condition," a ministry statement said.