Israel confirms Michigan synagogue attacker’s brother was Hezbollah commander

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Hezbollah Commander Identified as Brother of Michigan Synagogue Attacker

Israel Defense Forces have revealed that the brother of the terrorist who drove a vehicle into a Michigan Jewish preschool was a Hezbollah commander. Ayman Muhammad Ghazali, 41, was shot dead after carrying out the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Mich., on Thursday.

Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali, brother of Temple Israel Synagogue attacker Ayman Ghazali, has been identified by the IDF as a Hezbollah commander. Source: Facebook/Youmna Ghazali

The IDF stated that Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali was in charge of managing weapons operations within a specialized branch of Hezbollah’s Badr Unit, which was responsible for launching rockets toward Israeli civilians during the recent conflict with Iran.

Smoke rising from Temple Israel Synagogue after the attack — Smoke rises from the building after the attack at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Source: REUTERS

Furthermore, Ghazali’s two brothers, a niece, and a nephew were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon just days before the synagogue attack. The family was gathered for their Ramadan meal when the airstrike occurred.