According to the Israeli military, Ali Abd al-Hassan Haidar led attacks, was involved in plans to infiltrate the Galilee region, and rebuilt terrorist infrastructure sites
(July 8, 2025 / JNS) The Israeli military eliminated Ali Abd al-Hassan Haidar, a senior commander in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, during an airstrike in the Deir Kifa region of Southern Lebanon on Monday.
According to the Israel Defense Forces, Haidar was responsible for orchestrating several attacks against Israeli civilians and military personnel, including involvement in the so-called “Conquer the Galilee” plan—a plot by the Iranian terror proxy to infiltrate northern Israel, seize territory and capture hostages in the Galilee region.
The military further stated that in recent months, Haidar played a key role in efforts to reestablish Hezbollah’s operational infrastructure in Southern Lebanon, actions which Israel considers a direct breach of previous understandings between itself and Lebanon.