IDF kills senior Jama'a Islamiya terrorist in Lebanon

Atwi took part in the planning of terror attacks from Lebanon against Israeli citizens and IDF soldiers operating on Israel's northern border. 

 Smoke rises from Taibeh in southern Lebanon, following a strike in the area, March 22, 2025.  (photo credit: REUTERS/KARAMALLAH DAHER)
Smoke rises from Taibeh in southern Lebanon, following a strike in the area, March 22, 2025.
(photo credit: REUTERS/KARAMALLAH DAHER)

The IDF killed Hussein Izzat Mohammad Atwi, a senior terrorist in the Jama'a Islamiya terror group affiliated with Hamas, during a strike in Lebanon, the military said on Tuesday. 

The strike occurred in Haret El Naameh, south of Beirut

Atwi took part in the planning of terror attacks from Lebanon against Israeli citizens and IDF soldiers operating on Israel's northern border. 

The military added that as part of his activities, Atwi carried out rocket attacks, guided terrorists, and advanced infiltration attempts into Israeli territory. Atwi also operated to target Israeli destinations worldwide. 

 A view shows Beirut's skyline as seen from Mansourieh, Lebanon April 16, 2025.  (credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR)Enlrage image
A view shows Beirut's skyline as seen from Mansourieh, Lebanon April 16, 2025. (credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR)

The Fajr Forces

The military further added that Atwi operated under the military wing of the Sunni terror group known as the Fajr Forces in cooperation with Hamas in Lebanon

According to Reuters, the Fajr Forces have fired rockets at Israel for the past year, with the IDF targeting members of the terror group.

Reuters contributed to this report.