Who are Radwan fighters and why are they dangerous? They are preparing for big attack on Israel, fighters are from..., not Gaza, Iran

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16-07-2025

Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant made a strong statement about the military actions taking place in Lebanon on Tuesday. He said that the Israeli army's operations and airstrikes are meant to stop Hezbollah's dangerous plans before they can be carried out. According to intelligence reports shared with Israeli authorities, Hezbollah's Radwan Force is planning another attack on Israel. These fighters are known for being highly trained and dangerous, and their goal is to cross the border and launch surprise attacks.
Gallant clearly stated, 'Hezbollah is trying to rebuild its ability to attack across the border using the Radwan Force. Our military response is a clear warning to them.'
The situation at the Israel-Lebanon border has become more tense, as both sides prepare for possible conflict. Israel has said it will act quickly and strongly if it sees signs of an attack. Who are Hezbollah's Radwan Force and why are they so dangerous?
The Radwan Force is a special fighting team from the militant group Hezbollah. It was named after Imad Mughniyeh, a top commander in Hezbollah who was killed in 2008. He was also called Hajj Radwan.
This team is trained to do sneak attacks across borders, kidnap people, fight using tunnels, and battle in cities. They are known to be very skilled and dangerous, especially when they try to surprise Israeli forces near the border. A secret plan called 'galilee'
According to a report by The Times (UK), the Radwan Force had made a secret plan called 'Galilee'. The idea was to send over 2,400 fighters through underground tunnels into northern Israel. Their mission was to capture military posts and Israeli towns near the border. Israel strikes back
In September 2024, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) launched an airstrike near Beirut, killing Ibrahim Aqil, a senior commander of the Radwan Force. The airstrike also killed four other top commanders of the unit. This hit was a major blow to Hezbollah's plans and stopped the attack before it could happen.
Reports say that Ibrahim Aqil was on the U.S. Most Wanted list. Radwan force still a danger to Israel
According to reports from Jerusalem Post, even though Hezbollah's Radwan Force has lost several top leaders, the group is quickly working to rebuild its strength. With support from Iran, the unit is slowly returning to its old tactics, cross-border raids, tunnel warfare, and even UAV (drone) attacks.
This shows that the Radwan Force remains a serious threat to Israel's northern border. Despite recent Israeli airstrikes and warnings, Hezbollah is still actively preparing for future attacks.
On Tuesday, Israel gave a clear warning through military actions and public statements. These steps suggest that in the coming weeks, the situation along the northern border may become even more tense and dangerous.