Rare Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills Hezbollah commander andothers

Israel launched a rare airstrike that killed a senior Hezbollah military official in a densely populated southern Beirut neighborhood. At least 14 people were killed and dozens more wounded in the deadliest such strike on Lebanon’s capital in decades. The strike targeted Ibrahim Akil, a commander of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, along with 10 other operatives. Hezbollah confirmed Akil’s death, describing him as a “great jihadist leader.” The strike came amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides exchanging fire. The situation remains tense, with both Israel and Hezbollah vowing to continue their operations.