IDF captures Hezbollah operative in northern Lebanon, Arab media claims

Israeli naval forces have reportedly landed in the coastal city of Batroun in northern Lebanon and captured a Hezbollah operative, Ynet reported on Saturday citing Hezbollah-affiliated Arab media.

The terrorist captured is named Emad Fadel Amhz, a senior member of Hezbollah, from his cabin in the area in an operation that was carried out in certain coordination with UNIFIL, according to the report.

דיווחים בלבנון: כוח קומנדו ישראלי פשט על עיירה בצפון לבנון ולקח בשבי בכיר בחיזבאללה. מקורות מסרו לערוץ אלחדת' הסעודי כי המטרה הייתה עמאד אמהז, מבכירי הארגון@Doron_Kadosh pic.twitter.com/ETFcRQm4zD

More than 25 people were involved in the operation.

This is a developing story.