Mossad and Shayetet 13 Conduct Rare Raid in Lebanon Amid Expanded Naval Operations
Israel’s Navy revealed that Shayetet 13 commandos, in coordination with Mossad and Shin Bet, executed a rare sea-based raid on Naqoura, Lebanon. This marks the first such operation in Lebanon since 2000, reflecting a new aggressive defense strategy adopted after the October 7 attacks. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) described a shift toward forward-leaning defense, where naval special forces conduct high-risk missions behind enemy lines without immediate support. The report highlights unprecedented inter-agency cooperation, citing joint operations that eliminated senior Hezbollah and Hamas officials. Notable actions included a March attack on Beirut’s Ramada Hotel, which killed five Quds Force liaisons involved in terrorist financing, and the assassination of Hamas naval commanders Abdullah Abu Samael and Yunas Mahmoud Hasin Elian. These operations demonstrate the Navy’s expanded role in intelligence and targeted killings, previously dominated by the Air Force and Mossad. The disclosures underscore a strategic evolution in Israel’s military approach, integrating naval capabilities into complex counter-terrorism efforts across Gaza, Lebanon, and against Iranian interests.
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Mossad and Shayetet 13 Conduct Rare Raid in Lebanon Amid Expanded Naval Operations
Israel’s Navy revealed that Shayetet 13 commandos, in coordination with Mossad and Shin Bet, executed a rare sea-based raid on Naqoura, Lebanon. This marks the first such operation in Lebanon since 2000, reflecting a new aggressive defense strategy adopted after the October 7 attacks. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) described a shift toward forward-leaning defense, where naval special forces conduct high-risk missions behind enemy lines without immediate support. The report highlights unprecedented inter-agency cooperation, citing joint operations that eliminated senior Hezbollah and Hamas officials. Notable actions included a March attack on Beirut’s Ramada Hotel, which killed five Quds Force liaisons involved in terrorist financing, and the assassination of Hamas naval commanders Abdullah Abu Samael and Yunas Mahmoud Hasin Elian. These operations demonstrate the Navy’s expanded role in intelligence and targeted killings, previously dominated by the Air Force and Mossad. The disclosures underscore a strategic evolution in Israel’s military approach, integrating naval capabilities into complex counter-terrorism efforts across Gaza, Lebanon, and against Iranian interests.
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