An Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Tuesday resulted in the death of senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Muhammad al-Qubasi. Identified by Israel’s military as the head of Hezbollah’s missile and rocket division, Qubasi was reportedly killed in an apartment located in the Dahiyeh suburb during an operation aimed at key figures in the Iran-backed group.
The strike on Qubasi escalates tensions in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, as cross-border rocket attacks have intensified in recent days. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that several other high-ranking officials from Hezbollah’s rocket division were also present during the airstrike.
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Israel’s Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, emphasized the need for ongoing military pressure, stating, “Hezbollah must not be given any respite – we will intensify our offensive operations today.”
The situation in Lebanon has deteriorated significantly, with Lebanon’s Health Minister Firass Abiad reporting nearly 560 casualties from Israeli strikes since Monday, including many women and children. The conflict has led to the displacement of tens of thousands of people, with the mayor of Sidon noting that around 10,000 internally displaced individuals have sought refuge in the city.
As the conflict escalates, Israel appears to be shifting its military focus from Gaza to its northern border, where Hezbollah continues to launch rockets into Israeli territory. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated the country’s commitment to targeting Hezbollah and urged Lebanese citizens to distance themselves from the influence of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
The increase in military actions and the rising death toll have raised alarms about the potential for a broader conflict in the already volatile Middle East. The ongoing violence between Hamas and Israel in Gaza adds further complexity to the situation, prompting fears of destabilization in the region.
Amidst this turmoil, healthcare facilities in Lebanon are reportedly becoming overwhelmed with casualties, as concerns mount over the humanitarian impact of the conflict.
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