Israel drone attack in southern Lebanon kills key Hamas leader

Let's begin in southern Lebanon, where an Israeli attack has killed a Hamas leader.

Right. Just before the deadline for Israel's full withdrawal from Lebanon, an Israeli drone strike killed the head of Hamas' military operations in the country.

On Monday, the Israeli military confirmed that a targeted drone strike in Sidon, southern Lebanon, killed Muhammad Shaheen, the head of Hamas' operations department in Lebanon.

Israel says Shaheen was involved in planning attacks against Israeli citizens with support from Iran.

The incident occurred just one day before the February 18 deadline for Israel's full withdrawal from southern Lebanon, as stated in a recent ceasefire agreement.

In response, Hezbollah's leadership has issued strict warnings, stating that any Israeli presence in southern Lebanon beyond the agreed-upon deadline will be considered an occupation, and they are prepared to take necessary actions.