At least ten people were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese territory. Among the victims is a high-ranking Hezbollah official and fighters from that organization. The Lebanese Ministry of Health confirmed the casualty toll, while also pointing to losses among the civilian population. The attacks mark another escalation of tension on the Israeli-Lebanese border, raising fears of a full-scale conflict erupting in the Middle East region.

Elimination of Hezbollah Commander

A high-ranking military official of Hezbollah and several fighters from this organization were killed in the airstrikes.

Civilian Casualties

The Lebanese Ministry of Health confirmed the death of at least 10 people, including bystanders.

New Hamas Leader

The Palestinian organization is concluding its succession process following losses in its top-tier leadership.

The Israeli Air Force conducted intensive bombardments of targets in Lebanon, aimed at the infrastructure and command of the Hezbollah organization. The latest data confirms the death of 10 people, although earlier, unofficial reports suggested a higher number of casualties. Among the dead, a high-ranking field commander has been identified, which constitutes a severe blow to the group's command structure. The operation is said to be a response to earlier rocket attacks launched from southern Lebanon into northern regions of Israel. Israeli-Lebanese relations have been marked by decades of conflict, including the 2006 war, which led to the establishment of a UN-supervised buffer zone. Since October 2023, the intensity of cross-border fire has been the highest in nearly two decades, threatening the collapse of Resolution 1701. Parallel to the actions in Lebanon, the Palestinian Hamas announced that it is in the final phase of selecting a new leader. This process follows significant losses in the group's leadership. The new leader will have to make decisions regarding the further conduct of the war in Gaza and potential negotiations concerning hostages. The geopolitical situation remains extremely unstable, and the international community is calling for restraint from both sides to avoid a regional conflagration. „Resistance remains the only choice in the face of this repeated aggression.” — Hezbollah representative Despite Israeli blockades, intelligence reports suggest that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is attempting to coordinate support for Lebanese fighters, although traditional supply routes have been severely disrupted following political changes in Syria. Israel declares that it will not allow the further arming of the adversary along its northern border and announces the continuation of precision strikes. The humanitarian situation in southern Lebanon is deteriorating, with thousands of residents leaving their homes for fear of an expansion of hostilities.

Mentioned People

  • Joseph Aoun — President (Army Commander) of Lebanon condemning the Israeli attacks.