By The Jerusalem Post (Politics) | Created at 2024-10-04 10:08:39 | Updated at 2024-10-07 20:28:33
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The IDF confirmed on Friday the elimination of Hezbollah communications network head Mohammad Rashid Sakafi.
Sakafi was eliminated during an intelligence-based Israel Air Force operation in Beirut on Thursday. Appointed head of Hezbollah's communications network in 2000, Sakafi was a long-time member at the terrorist organization, and was closely connected to senior Hezbollah officials, the IDF noted.
Mohammad Rashid Sakafi, the Commander of Hezbollah’s Communications Unit, during a precise, intelligence-based strike in Beirut yesterday. Sakafi was a senior Hezbollah terrorist, who was responsible for the communications unit since 2000. Sakafi invested significant efforts… pic.twitter.com/PH65nh5FLI
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 4, 2024According to the IDF, Sakafi worked to establish continuous communication among all Hezbollah units during both normal operations and emergencies to ensure information flowed smoothly.
