The Israeli Defense Forces announced it has killed Ali Musa Daqduq, a senior Hezbollah commander who was accused of orchestrating a 2007 attack that resulted in the deaths of five American soldiers in Iraq.

Daqduq had been linked to the January 2007 kidnapping and killing of U.S. troops in Karbala, Iraq. The incident involved militants who disguised themselves as American officials and attacked a U.S. compound, leading to the capture and subsequent murder of five soldiers.

The Hezbollah operative had been detained by U.S. forces in Iraq but was later transferred to Iraqi custody. He was eventually released and returned to Lebanon, where he continued his activities with the Iran-backed militant organization.

The elimination of Daqduq comes amid ongoing military operations between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides engaged in cross-border strikes and military actions. The IDF has been targeting various Hezbollah commanders and infrastructure as part of its broader military campaign.

Daqduq's death removes a figure who had been wanted by U.S. authorities for his role in attacks against American forces during the Iraq War period. His elimination represents a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group.