Hezbollah confirmed on Sunday the death of Nabil Qaouk, the commander of its Preventive Security Unit and a member of Hezbollah’s central council. The militant group stated that Qaouk was martyred in an Israeli raid on the Chyah area near Beirut, although specific details of the incident were not provided.
Described as an esteemed mujahid scholar by Hezbollah, Qaouk was known for his active involvement in jihad and his close proximity to frontline fighters. Israel had earlier announced the killing of Qaouk, labeling him as someone directly involved in promoting terrorist activities against Israel and its citizens.
In October 2020, the United States designated Qaouk as a global terrorist, citing his representation of Hezbollah at events honoring deceased Hezbollah militants and the Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a US drone strike in January 2020.
The death of Nabil Qaouk marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, further escalating tensions in the region. Both sides have a history of engaging in hostilities, with this latest incident likely to have repercussions on the already fragile situation in the Middle East.
