Sakafi was appointed to head Hezbollah's communications network in 2000 and was closely connected to senior Hezbollah officials.
Tehran supports a ceasefire that would be 'acceptable to the Lebanese people' and synchronized with one in Gaza.
Aziz Salha, photographed preparator of Ramallah lynching, killed in IAF strike in Gaza • Funeral of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah on Friday • Hamas refused to take part in negotiations for several weeks
The IDF has initiated operations in Beirut against Hezbollah, urging residents to evacuate specific areas due to imminent strikes.
IDF: No Israelis wounded from Iranian attack - there will be consequences • Six murdered in Jaffa terror shooting
The IDF had warned it would strike specific buildings in the neighborhood, a densely populated district south of the Lebanese capital, as fears grow of a looming ground invasion.
The Spokesperson referred to the southern suburbs of Beirut, stating that several of these areas contained Hezbollah facilities.
An air strike was reported in the Lebanese capital Monday morning.
Three PLFP leaders killed in strike in Kola district of Beirut • ID strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon • IAF hits Hamas command center • Hezbollah denies choosing Nasrallah replacement
"The IDF will continue to strike forcefully, damaging and reducing Hezbollah's military capabilities and infrastructure in Lebanon."
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