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Has Israel dismantled Hezbollah's precision missile program?

The program encompassed both the conversion of existing rockets into precision-guided missiles and the establishment of complete production facilities within Lebanese territory.

by  Shachar Kleiman
Published on  12-01-2024 17:00
Last modified: 12-01-2024 17:06
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This pictures shows the smoke trail of rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israel, as pictured from Tyre in southern Lebanon on November 12, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah | Photo: AFP

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Hezbollah's ambitious precision missile program has been severely compromised, with the majority of its production capabilities neutralized, according to exclusive information obtained by Israel Hayom. This strategic setback coincides with the implementation of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, following a year of targeted operations against the terror organization's flagship project.

The program encompassed both the conversion of existing rockets into precision-guided missiles and the establishment of complete production facilities within Lebanese territory, with senior Iranian officers playing key advisory roles. The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which took effect last week, follows a year of operations that inflicted substantial damage to Hezbollah's signature military initiative.

Throughout the conflict, Israeli forces targeted multiple production facilities in Beirut. A decisive blow was struck last week with the destruction of a sophisticated precision components facility in the Lebanese Valley. Tuesday's operation targeted a deeply buried installation extending more than 4,921 feet underground. The complex served as a production center for surface-to-surface missiles and precision components, while also functioning as a storage facility for precision armaments.

The campaign also resulted in the elimination of several key figures in Hezbollah's precision missile program. Most notably, Fuad Shukr, who headed the organization's military wing, was eliminated in Dahieh during summer operations. Shukr, who commanded the precision project, reported directly to Hassan Nasrallah, the organization's former Secretary General.

Hezbollah rocket launchers found primed for launch in the Litani River area, Lebanon. Photo credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit IDF Spokesperson's Unit

Another significant loss was Muhammed Jaafar Qasir. The IDF confirmed in early October the elimination of Qasir, who commanded Unit 4400. His role involved directing hundreds of operations facilitating the transfer of strategic weapons to Hezbollah, while also advancing the precision missile initiative.

Shortly thereafter, the IDF announced the elimination of Muhammed Yousef Anisi in Beirut. A senior Hezbollah official, Anisi played a crucial role in leading the missile precision project. As a senior figure in the organization's weapons production administration, he served as a mechanical engineering expert and knowledge hub for approximately 15 years.

Despite these setbacks, the Alma Research Center, which specializes in analyzing the northern front, released an assessment in May regarding Hezbollah's precision ammunition stockpile. Their analysis indicated that the organization's precision munitions inventory had grown from hundreds to several thousand units in recent years.

Intelligence reports suggest Iran intends to restore Hezbollah's capabilities. Foreign media outlets have reported in recent months that Tehran planned to provide short and medium-range ballistic missiles, including advanced precision missiles known as Fateh 110.

These resupply efforts, however, face significant challenges, as Arab media sources have documented multiple IDF airstrikes targeting border crossings between Syria and Lebanon, along with operations against weapons storage facilities and supply routes within Syria.

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