Muhammad Haydar
Mohammad Haidar | |
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| مُحَمَّد حيدر | |
| Other names | Abu Ali |
| Occupation(s) | Politician Security official |
| Political party |  Hezbollah |
Mohammad Haidar (in Arabic: مُحَمَّد حيدر), also known as Abu Ali Haidar,[1] is a Lebanese politician and senior leader in Hezbollah’s Jihad Council, which oversees the organization’s activities, including recruitment, training, and security.[2]
In September 2019, the U.S. Department of the Treasury designated Haidar as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, imposing sanctions that freeze his assets under U.S. jurisdiction and prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with him.[3]
Biography
[edit]Mohammad Haidar was elected to the Lebanese Parliament in 2004, representing Hezbollah, and served as a member until 2009.[4][5] During this time, he was also a senior figure within Hezbollah’s Jihad Council, overseeing military operations and appointing leaders to various units.[2] Following the assassination of Hezbollah’s international operations chief, Imad Mughniyah, in 2008, Haidar emerged as one of the organization's top military leaders.[6] His influence further solidified after the death of another key figure, Mustafa Badreddine, in 2016.[6]
On September 10, 2019, the U.S. Department of the Treasury designated Haidar as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order 13224.[2] This designation froze his assets under U.S. jurisdiction and prohibited U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with him.[2] The U.S. government described Haidar as a pivotal figure in Hezbollah’s military operations, emphasizing his role in maintaining the group’s global networks.[2] This move was part of a broader strategy to weaken Hezbollah by targeting its leadership and financial infrastructure.[7]
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Assassination Attempt
[edit]On August 25, 2019, Lebanese media reported that two Israeli drones crashed in Beirut's southern Dahieh neighborhood under Hezbollah's control.[8] The Lebanese newspaper Nidaa Al-Watan had previously reported that Israel was planning to assassinate Muhammad Haydar.[8]
On November 23, 2024, an Israeli airstrike targeted a building in the Basta area of Beirut's Central District. The attack resulted in at least 20 fatalities and left 66 others injured, including women.[9][10][11] He was reportedly not present in the building.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "דיווח: התקיפה בביירות - נגד מתקן לאחסון רכיבים לדיוק טילים". www.maariv.co.il (in Hebrew). 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ a b c d e "Muhammad Haydar". Counter Extremism Project. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Muhammad Haydar". OpenSanctions.org. 1959-11-25. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Officer killed in commando operation in Baalbek". ynet. August 19, 2006.
- ^ "Aqil and Shukr eliminated: Which Hezbollah leaders remain in Israel's crosshairs? - analysis". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2024-09-21. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ a b Gabi Schneider (August 27, 2019). "Report: Hezbollah plans a "calculated" response to avoid war". Hidabroot.
- ^ "U.S. Sanctions on Hezbollah to Carry Long-Term Impact in Lebanon, Middle East".
- ^ a b "חיזבאללה: שני רחפנים ישראליים התרסקו בדרום ביירות" [Hezbollah: Two Israeli drones crashed in southern Beirut]. Ynet (in Hebrew). 2019-08-25. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Powerful Israeli airstrike shakes central Beirut". Reuters. 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Death toll in central Beirut from Israeli attack rises to 20". Al Jazeera. 23 November 2024.
Lebanon's Health Ministry says at least 20 people have been confirmed killed and 66 injured in the Israeli attack on the Basta Al Fawqa neighbourhood. "The rubble removal work is still ongoing," it added.
- ^ Ari, Lior Ben (2024-11-23). "דיווח: היעד בתקיפה בביירות - ראש מחלקת המבצעים בחיזבאללה". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ Ari, Lior Ben; Zitun, Yoav (2024-11-23). "Israeli strike on Beirut fails to kill Hezbollah operations chief, reports say". Ynetnews. Retrieved 2024-11-23.