Lebanon - November 18, 2025 The IDF reported that it carried out an airstrike on Hamas operatives at a training compound in the Ain al-Hilweh area of southern Lebanon. According to the military, the site was used by Hamas militants for training and operational preparation aimed at planning and executing attacks against Israel and IDF forces. The IDF stated that precautionary measures were taken prior to the strike to reduce the risk of civilian harm, including the use of precision munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional intelligence assessments. Israel emphasized that it is acting against Hamas activity in Lebanon and will continue to target militants “wherever they operate.”