Israeli spies learned Hezbollah commander’s plans to marry 4 mistresses: report
Israeli intelligence agencies have recently uncovered some intriguing information about Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr’s personal life. According to a report by The New York Times, Israeli spies managed to intercept details about Shukr’s plans to marry his four mistresses over the phone. This revelation sheds light on the depth of Israeli penetration into Hezbollah’s inner circle leading up to the assassination of its top leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and other high-ranking commanders in the Iran-backed terror group.
The strike that ultimately killed Shukr was a rare and provocative move by Israeli forces in Beirut. It was in response to Shukr’s alleged involvement in a rocket attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that resulted in the deaths of 12 people, including schoolchildren. Additionally, Shukr was also blamed by the United States for orchestrating the 1983 bombing of a Marine Corps barracks in Lebanon, which claimed the lives of 241 American service members.
Prior to the strike on Shukr, Israeli intelligence had identified his four mistresses. Apparently feeling uneasy about his affairs, Shukr sought the help of Hashem Safieddine, a senior religious cleric in Hezbollah, to arrange for the marriages of these women. Safieddine reportedly conducted the marriage ceremonies over the phone, highlighting the intimate details of Shukr’s personal life that Israeli intelligence agencies were able to uncover.
In addition to tracking Shukr’s personal affairs, Israeli spies recruited human sources within Hezbollah to plant listening devices in bunkers and reveal the locations of hideouts. This meticulous intelligence gathering eventually led to the decision to target Nasrallah, who had been at the helm of Hezbollah for three decades. Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli air raid that leveled six apartment buildings in Beirut on September 27.
Despite warnings from his commanders to change locations from his underground bunker, Nasrallah remained in place, unaware of the detailed Israeli intelligence that had been tracking his every move. This ultimately led to his demise in the Israeli airstrike. The strike not only took out Nasrallah but also an Iranian general who was in Lebanon at the time.
The methodical approach of Israeli intelligence agencies in gathering information on Hezbollah’s leadership and operations played a crucial role in the successful strikes against key figures in the terror group. The revelations from The New York Times report offer a glimpse into the intricate web of espionage and counterterrorism efforts that are ongoing in the volatile Middle East.
As tensions continue to simmer in the region, the covert operations and intelligence gathering by Israeli spy agencies serve as a stark reminder of the high stakes involved in the shadowy world of counterterrorism. The intricate dance between intelligence gathering and military strikes underscores the complex and often dangerous game of cat and mouse being played out between rival factions in the Middle East.
