An Israeli drone attack killed Khalil al-Maqdah, commander of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades, the armed faction of the Palestinian Fatah party, in the southern Lebanese city of Saida on Wednesday.

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According to reports by the Lebanese National News Agency, the Israeli aircraft attacked an off-road vehicle near the Imam Ali Mosque, causing a column of smoke in the area.

The attack came hours after Hizbollah launched rockets into the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights in response to recent Israeli attacks on the Bekaa region of Lebanon.

«The target is Khalil al-Maqdah… [is] a brigadier general in the Fatah movement and works in the military wing,» said his brother, Munir al-Maqdah, commander of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades.

«Murder makes us stronger. This martyrdom is a badge of honour and the resistance remains firm on the ground», added Munir al-Maqdah.

The Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades have been involved in fighting against Israeli forces in Gaza and are a key component of resistance in the West Bank.

Tensions between Israel and Lebanese and Palestinian armed groups have intensified in recent weeks, fueling fears of a further military escalation in the region.

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