Lebanese Islamic Resistance targets Israeli tank at al-Raheb site

By Al Mayadeen English
18 Oct 2023 07:26

The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon says the group of martyrs Hussein al-Taweel and Mahdi Atwi targeted an Israeli Merkava tank at dawn today.

A UN vehicle patrols near a Hezbollah flag on the Lebanese side of the Lebanese-Palestinian border in the southern village of Kfar Kila, in southeast Lebanon, Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (AP/Mohammed Zaatari)

The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon confirmed on Wednesday morning that its fighters targeted an Israeli Merkava tank at al-Raheb military site.

In a statement, the Resistance announced that the group of martyrs Hussein al-Taweel and Mahdi Atwi targeted an Israeli Merkava tank at dawn today.

The statement pointed out that the Israeli tank was targeted at al-Raheb site and was directly hit, leading to deaths and injuries among its crew.

On Tuesday, the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon - Hezbollah, announced that its fighters targeted an Israeli military vehicle at the "Metulla" site, confirming casualties among occupation soldiers.

#WATCH | The Islamic Resistance in #Lebanon published a video depicting a Kornet ATGM strike against an Israeli vehicle in the "Metula" settlement.
According to Israeli media, The strike led to casualties among Israeli soldiers. pic.twitter.com/0hObNErHAS
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The Israeli Channel 13 reported that the Israeli military confirmed that Hezbollah launched an anti-tank missile toward the "Metulla" settlement, resulting in three injuries.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent in southern Lebanon also mentioned that an Israeli military site in "Ramim," on the opposite side of the Lebanese town Markaba, was targeted, as well as Israeli military surveillance cameras at the Jal al-Alam site.

Moreover, the Islamic Resistance mourned five martyrs, Hussein Abbas Fasai'i, Mahmoud Ahmad Beez, Mahdi Muhammad Atwi, Hussein Hani al-Taweel, and Ibrahim al-Dibq, who were martyred while on duty.

The military media of the Islamic Resistance also published footage of Resistance fighters targeting an Israeli tank with guided missiles at al-Jardah site in al-Dhayrah area.

The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon continues to target Israeli military positions, vehicles, and soldiers along the borders with occupied Palestine in response to the occupation's attacks, which have resulted in the martyrdom of several fighters and citizens.