Escalation in Beirut and Beyond
conducted airstrikes across , including a significant strike in central , targeting Hezbollah and its allies, resulting in the death of Hezbollah leader and several commanders.
The strikes have displaced tens of thousands in Israel and Lebanon, with over 1,000 people killed in Lebanon in the past two weeks. Hezbollah vowed to continue its fight against Israel, despite the loss of its top command.
International Reactions and Consequences
U.S. President expressed the need to avoid an all-out war in the . European countries began evacuating their diplomats and citizens from Lebanon amid escalating tensions.
Hezbollah's acting leader pledged to maintain resistance against Israel, indicating a potential for a prolonged conflict. The group has increased rocket attacks but has yet to respond significantly to the recent airstrikes.