Israel strikes in Lebanon kill senior Hezbollah leader; toll rises
Israel strikes in Lebanon kill senior Hezbollah leader; toll rises
Israeli air strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley kill at least 12 and wound about 50, with a senior Hezbollah leader among the dead, challenging a fragile ceasefire.
Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, killing at least 12 people and wounding about 50 as Hezbollah command centers were targeted. A senior Hezbollah leader was reportedly among the dead. The strikes are among the deadliest in recent weeks and come as tensions linger over a fragile ceasefire brokered with U.S. mediation. The cross-border raids add to a volatile landscape in which militant groups and regional powers jostle for leverage.
Earlier, an Israeli strike in Sidon killed two Hamas members, underscoring a broader, escalating pattern of retaliatory actions across Lebanon and the wider region. Civilian areas have borne the brunt of the violence, heightening concern among residents and aid groups about the toll on everyday life.
The current escalation raises questions about the durability of the ceasefire and the prospects for de-escalation. International voices have called for restraint and renewed diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider confrontation that could redraw lines of influence in the Middle East.
