ALBAWABA - After a "precise" attack in Beirut on Thursday, the Israeli army said on Friday that Mohammad Rashid Skaff, the head of Hezbollah's communications network, had been killed.
Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee said Skaff as a seasoned Hezbollah agent who had been in charge of the communications team since 2000. He was acknowledged for his vast expertise and authority, and he was well-known for his strong relationships with top executives inside the company.
The Israeli army emphasized in the statement Skaff's attempts to create smooth communication between different Hezbollah units, both in normal operations and emergency situations, guaranteeing the ongoing exchange of information inside the organization.
The Israeli military determined that Hezbollah's communications section was an essential part of the organization in charge of creating and sustaining its communication networks.
The Israeli military said earlier on Thursday that it was targeting locations in Beirut that were connected to Hezbollah's communications and intelligence.
The Israeli army just announced the start of ground operations in Lebanese land, adding to the already high tensions in the area. This is the background against which this series of military actions is taking place.
