Hezbollah was left reeling after an Israeli airstrike killed two senior figures and dozens of others, sparking fears of escalated conflict in the Middle East. The strike targeted a densely populated suburb in Beirut, resulting in the deaths of at least 31 people, including children. The attack came after Hezbollah members’ communication devices were detonated earlier in the week, with Israel believed to be behind the explosions. The U.S. had offered a reward for information on one of the senior figures killed in the strike, linking him to past terrorist activities. In response to the strike, Hezbollah announced the deaths of 19 of its fighters, bringing the total number of casualties in recent cross-border clashes to 499.
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister condemned the attacks, calling them unprecedented and warning of the potential for further escalation. Israel’s Ambassador to the UN shifted blame to Hezbollah for creating instability within Lebanon and urged the Lebanese government to take action to restrain the terrorist organization. The situation has raised concerns about the possibility of a full-scale war in the region.
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