A joint statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced that the commander of Hezbollah's "Radwan" forces was targeted during an air strike that targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut. The statement said, "Based on the approval of Netanyahu and Katz, Israel launched an attack targeting the commander of the Al-Radwan forces with the aim of thwarting his plans," noting that "the leaders of Al-Radwan were responsible for firing toward Israeli settlements and harming Israeli army soldiers." He continued: "There is no immunity for any terrorist, and Israel's long arm will reach every enemy and killer. We promised to provide security for the residents of the north."