ISRAEL ELIMINATES Hezbollah Leader: Justice for Marine Families
— Israel secured justice for American military families by eliminating Ibrahim Aqil, a senior Hezbollah leader involved in the 1983 Beirut bombings. The U.S. had placed a $7 million bounty on Aqil, who commanded Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force.
The Biden administration and Democratic lawmakers faced criticism for their lack of enthusiasm regarding the targeted killings of senior Hezbollah figures. Counter-terrorism experts expressed concern over this perceived indifference.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised Israel’s actions, stating, “I’m thankful Israel helped deliver it by taking out one of the world’s most vicious terrorists — Ibrahim Aqil.” Ryan Crocker, a survivor of the embassy bombing, also expressed satisfaction with Aqil’s death.
In July, Israel also assassinated Fuad Shukr, another key figure in the 1983 bombings. These actions send a strong message to Iran and its proxies about accountability for acts of terrorism against Americans.