The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Wednesday cleared for publication previously classified intelligence information about senior Hezbollah operative Ali Musa Daqduq.

Earlier on Wednesday, the IDF made an announcement about the upcoming intelligence declassification of what it called "our enemy".

An hour later, the IDF in a video posted on Twitter revealed that Ali Musa Daqduq has allegedly been operating a new terror cell in Syria.

According to the IDF, "a Hezbollah terror network is on the Syrian Golan Heights aimed at striking Israel". The IDF also claimed in a statement that the terror cell is comprised of "a few operatives" of Syrian origin, however, "it is led by the Lebanese and masterminded by Hezbollah", adding that the alleged chief of this certain terror cell is Ali Musa Daqduq. READ MORE: Hezbollah Leader: Israel Is 'Scared' of New War The IDF also said Wednesday that Daqduq "was responsible for the abduction and execution" of 5 US servicemen in Iraq back in 2007, adding that the senior Hezbollah operative had "even served time in prison in Iraq". However, according to the IDF, after the prison swap, he returned to Lebanon and Syria.

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In addition, the IDF claimed Wednesday that Daqduq's alleged terror cell is using "local civilian infrastructure as observations points and collecting intelligence against Israeli targets".
According to Reuters, Daqduq's fate became a source of tension between Baghdad and Washington in 2011 as the US military reportedly prepared to withdraw from Iraq. Daqduq was captured in March 2007. The US-based media outlets said that Daqduq had joined Hezbollah in1983.
Israel traditionally views the Hezbollah Shia movement as terrorist organisation and is concerned about its alleged presence in neighbouring Syria. Hezbollah has reportedly been supporting the Syrian government in its fight against terrorist groups since 2012 upon Damascus' request. READ MORE: Hezbollah Slams UK Decision to Ban Group as 'Obedience' to US Administration Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah has repeatedly said that Hezbollah troops were ready to leave Syria immediately after the Syrian government asked them to do so.Source: sputniknews.com