Overview
- The IDF announced on X that it eliminated Abu Hamza Rami, identified as Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s commander in Lebanon.
- The statement said his death significantly degraded the group’s ability to conduct operations against Israel.
- Officials described him as managing PIJ operative movements along the Syria–Lebanon border during Operation Northern Arrows and directing activity against troops in southern Lebanon.
- The report notes Hezbollah fired rockets and drones into Israeli territory hours before the strike.
- PIJ is described as Iranian-funded and was a key actor in suicide bombings during the Second Intifada.