Earlier this week (Tuesday), the IDF struck a Hamas training compound that was located in the heart of Ain al-Hilweh in southern Lebanon.

As part of the strike, 13 terrorists were eliminated, including Jawad Sidawi, who was involved in training terrorists in order to carry out terror attacks from Lebanese territory against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

The State of Lebanon pledged to disarm the armed factions in the Palestinian camps, yet the terrorist organizations continue to cynically exploit the population and civilian infrastructure for terror purposes. Despite the denials of Hamas, the training facility is clear proof of the organization’s attempts to establish itself in Lebanon.

Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munition, aerial surveillance, and additional intelligence.

The IDF is operating against Hamas’ establishment in Lebanon, and will continue to operate against Hamas terrorists wherever they operate.