Israel kills alleged Hezbollah fighter in southern Lebanon; border operations intensify

The Israeli military reported on Saturday that its forces killed a combatant in southern Lebanon, within the area it occupies and where it is engaged in operations against the Iran-aligned group Hezbollah.

According to an army statement, Israeli soldiers identified an armed individual operating within the security zone in Majdal Zoun. The statement indicated that troops opened fire and "neutralized" the man after inspecting the area. It was not immediately clear if the individual was a member of Hezbollah.

The official Lebanese news agency ANI reported that an Israeli helicopter conducted a large-scale search operation near Majdal Zoun, firing five missiles toward the village. ANI also reported an Israeli airstrike on the village of Mansouri that injured one person and noted artillery fire in other parts of the region.

These actions follow an agreement on security cooperation signed just a day prior, with Israel stating its objective was a "terrorist." The ongoing exchanges of fire along the border underscore the persistent tensions in the region.