Early Monday morning, special forces from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a daring raid in southern Lebanon and captured a key member of a terrorist organization
The target of the operation was Atwi Atwi, a high-ranking terrorist from al-Jama’a al-Islamiyya (Islamic Group), a group linked to the Muslim Brotherhood that operates in Lebanon.
This organization has frequently collaborated with Hezbollah and has been coordinating attacks against Israel since the beginning of the current conflict.
The action took place in the Har Dov region-known as Shebaa Farms on the Lebanese side-specifically in the village of Al-Habbariyah, located just five kilometers from Israel’s northern border.
Based on intelligence gathered in the preceding weeks, Israeli forces entered the building where the terrorist was located on foot.
During the operation, weapons were found at the site.
Atwi Atwi was detained and immediately taken to Israeli territory, where he will be interrogated by authorities.
A few hours after the IDF released the official statement confirming the capture, al-Jama’a al-Islamiyya itself acknowledged the event in a public statement.
The group stated that Israeli soldiers raided the village on foot and “kidnapped” its member.
The operation was carried out by a special unit, in coordination with troops from the 210th Regional Division “Bashan”, and demonstrates the high level of planning and precision of the Israeli forces.
This action is part of ongoing efforts to neutralize threats on the northern border and prevent terrorist attacks against the country, amidst the prolonged conflict in the region.
Published in 02/10/2026 01h52
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