Israeli Air Force Kills Islamic Jihad Commander

The Israeli Air Force conducted a successful airstrike near the Syria-Lebanon border, eliminating Faris Qasim, a senior operative of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) who played a significant role in the group's operations in the region. Qasim was responsible for recruiting terrorists for Hezbollah and orchestrating attacks against Israel from Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that additional Islamic Jihad militants heading to Lebanon for terrorist activities were also killed in the strike. This military action follows a declaration of a nationwide state of emergency in Israel due to escalating tensions from Hezbollah's recent rocket attacks. The strike underscores Israel's ongoing efforts to counteract Iranian influence and militant activity in Syria and Lebanon. Reports from conflict monitors indicate that a total of four individuals were killed in the incident, including members of the PIJ.