A day after the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Israel has killed another high-ranking Hezbollah commander, Nabil Kaouk, in an airstrike. Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah’s Central Council, was eliminated on Saturday, according to the Israeli military. Hezbollah has not yet commented on the attack.
Nabil Kaouk was a veteran of Hezbollah, having joined the organisation in the 1980s.The United States had imposed sanctions on him in 2020 for his involvement in Hezbollah’s military operations in southern Lebanon.
Israel has been intensifying its strikes on Hezbollah targets in recent weeks. These include attacks on Hezbollah’s communication systems and waves of airstrikes across Lebanon. While Hezbollah continues to launch rockets into northern Israel, many of these have been intercepted or fallen in uninhabited areas.
Who was Nabil Kaouk?
- Served as Hezbollah’s military commander in southern Lebanon.
- Joined Hezbollah in the 1980s, becoming a key figure in the group’s leadership.
- Held the position of deputy head of Hezbollah’s Central Council.
- Previously served as deputy commander for the southern region.
- Sanctioned by the United States in 2020 for his role in Hezbollah’s military activities.
- Played a significant role in Hezbollah’s public and military strategy, frequently representing the group in media appearances.