Comment by jdietrich
>This sets a dangerous precedent for attacking unsuspecting army personnel
Israel and Hezbollah are at a state of war. Hezbollah is a paramilitary organisation that does not meaningfully distinguish between military and civilian staff. There is already a very clear legal precedent - being an unsuspecting or off-duty combatant offers you no protection under international humanitarian law. Unless you're hors de combat, you're a legitimate target at all times. Sabotage of this type is an entirely legitimate ruse of war.
By that logic, aren't the vast majority of Israeli adults legitimate military targets due to mandatory conscription and reserve service?