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IDF eliminates Hezbollah aerial unit specialist

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an intelligence-based strike to eliminate Ali Barakat, a terrorist in Hezbollah’s Aerial Unit (127), the IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced on Sunday evening. 

A specialist in UAV attacks © Mena Today 

A specialist in UAV attacks © Mena Today 

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an intelligence-based strike to eliminate Ali Barakat, a terrorist in Hezbollah’s Aerial Unit (127), the IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced on Sunday evening. 

Ali Barakat was as a significant source of knowledge for the unit, spending over a decade planning and carrying out UAV attacks on Israel. He was also involved in developing cruise missiles and UAVs for Hezbollah, according to the IDF.

By Muhamad Kader 

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