| Batroun raid | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon during the Israel-Hezbollah conflict (2023-present) | |
CCTV footage of military personal taking Amhaz away | |
| Operational scope | Kidnapping of Imad Amhaz, an alleged Hezbollah naval operative |
| Location | 34°15′0″N 35°39′0″E / 34.25000°N 35.65000°E |
| Target |  Hezbollah (per IDF) |
| Date | 2 November 2024 |
| Executed by |  Israel Defense Forces
|
| Successful kidnapping of Imad Amhaz by the IDF | |
  Batroun Location within Lebanon | |
On 2 November 2024, Israeli naval commando unit Shayetet 13 raided Batroun in northern Lebanon, kidnapped a Lebanese citizen and left the area in a speedboat. The Israel Defense Forces stated the target was a senior Hezbollah operative who was taken to Israel for questioning by military intelligence. The IDF identified him as Imad Ahmaz, whom it said was responsible for Hezbollah's naval operations.[1][2][3][4]
- ^ Ward, Euan (2 November 2024). "Israel Says Elite Naval Commandos Abducted Hezbollah Operative". The New York Times.
- ^ Fabian, Emanuel (2 November 2024). "Hezbollah official reportedly captured in commando raid on north Lebanon". The Times of Israel.
- ^ Christou, William (2024-11-02). "Israel abducts alleged Hezbollah official in unprecedented sea raid". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Israeli forces capture senior Hezbollah operative in north Lebanon, Israeli military official says". AP News. 2024-11-02. Retrieved 2024-11-02.