Israel's Raid on Hezbollah: Arad's Remains Elusive

0:00This is Corey, here with your quick two-minute global update. Israel sent commandos deep into Lebanon this week on a mission to recover the remains of Rana Rada, a Navy pilot missing since his jet crash during a strike on militants back in 1986. The team parachuted near the Syrian border, pushed into the eastern town of Nabi Chit and clashed with Hezbollah fighters and locals before pulling, out-empty-handed. Lebanese officials reported heavy casualties from the raid, with at least 41 people killed and 40 wounded nearby. The commandos reportedly wore Lebanese army uniforms, used ambulances marked for Hezbollah health group, and even dug up a grave in a local. Cemetery. Four helicopters supported the operation amid gunfire and flares from Lebanese troops. Rana Rada's wife, Tammy, spoke out against the risks, saying the family's long way for answers should not cause soldiers' lives. He stressed that human life comes first, even after nearly 40 years of uncertainty. Hezbollah confirmed clashes and said Israeli jets flew about 40 air strikes to cover the

1:03withdrawal. Rada ejected from his crippled plane, was captured alive by a Shi'ai group called the Believers Resistance and held in the Nabi Chit area until 1988. Photos of him surfaced early on, but he vanished after battles with Israeli forces nearby. No Israeli casualties occurred, but the raid fueled fresh air strikes across eastern and southern Lebanon. This fits into ongoing clashes, since Hezbollah launched rockets and drones at Israel, tied to wider fighting after attacks on Iran late last month. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.