Tragedy strikes as a Hamas leader, his wife, and their two daughters are killed in an Israeli strike in northern Lebanon. The strike targeted Commander Saeed Attallah Ali’s house in the Beddawi camp near Tripoli, marking the first attack in the area since the Gaza war. The leader of Hamas’s armed wing, Qassam Brigades, Ali was among 18 senior commanders killed by Israel in recent weeks.
Israeli air raids continue in Beirut targeting Hezbollah following exchanges of fire. Explosions in the southern suburbs and near Beirut’s airport indicate escalating tensions. The death toll in Lebanon exceeds 2,000, with civilians bearing the brunt of the attacks. The Lebanese government accuses Israel of targeting civilians and disrupting medical services.
Lebanon’s Death Toll Exceeds 2,000
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon rejects an Israeli request to relocate despite tensions. Meanwhile, South Korea evacuates its citizens from Lebanon amidst the escalating crisis. The situation remains volatile as both sides continue to clash in the region.