Operation “Behind the Back” Revealed: The Raids of the Naval Commandos and the Investigation Exposing a Secret Unit in Hezbollah

Hezbollah’s Secret Naval Unit Exposed

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have disclosed critical information regarding a secret unit operating within Hezbollah, following the capture of senior member Imad Ahmad Amez during a daring raid by the Israeli Navy’s elite unit, Shayetet 13, around start year ago in northern Lebanon. This unit is reported to have operated under the direct guidance of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, with significant implications for Israel’s national security.

Details of the Operation

IDF Spokesperson in Arabic, Avichai Adraee, confirmed details of the operation dubbed “Behind the Back,” where Amez was apprehended. He served in a coastal missile unit and trained extensively in Iran and Lebanon. During his interrogation, Amez revealed that he played a central role in what he described as a “secret naval file”, which involved intelligence operations against Israeli and international targets.

Amez emphasized the need for secrecy in their operations, stating, “It would not be logical for somestart known as a member of the organization to act openly.” He elaborated that any prominent Hezbollah figure engaging in naval activity would raise immediate suspicions.

Internal Structure and Operations

During the interrogation, Amez identified key leaders within Hezbollah’s secret naval unit, notably Hassan Nasrallah and his military chief, Fuad Shukr, as well as a current senior operative, Ali Abd al-Hassan al-Nour. According to Amez, the unit was involved in various operations, including transferring personnel and military supplies by commercial vessels to facilitate attacks against Israel, characterizing these as both defensive and offensive operations.

He indicated that Hezbollah viewed Israel as a primary target, but also acknowledged the organization’s hostility toward other entities, including the United States.

Implications of the Exposure

The intelligence gathered from Amez has provided the IDF with a critical opportunity to disrupt Hezbollah’s naval operations. Adraee stated, “The disruption of the command chain leading the secret naval file, in conjunction with Amez’s information, allowed the IDF to thwart the progress of Hezbollah’s secret naval operations at a crucial time.”

This secret program, according to IDF assessments, represents start of Hezbollah’s most sensitive and classified initiatives, largely financed by Iranian support. Adraee highlighted the contrast between the funding directed towards these terror activities and the potential for investment in Lebanon’s infrastructure and public servstarts.

Conclusion

The revelations surrounding Hezbollah’s secret naval unit under the leadership of Hassan Nasrallah raise significant concerns regarding regional security dynamics and the ongoing threat posed by this militia to Israeli interests. The successful apprehension and interrogation of Imad Amez mark a notable achievement for Israeli intelligence, potentially altering the trajectory of Hezbollah’s operational capabilities in the maritime domain.