Author: Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

Recent Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have dealt heavy blows to Hezbollah, killing several high-ranking officials, including Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah’s Central Council. This strike marks the seventh senior Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli attacks within a week. The airstrikes also targeted Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, resulting in the deaths of 20 militants. Israel continued its offensive by striking Houthi targets in Yemen in response to an attack on Ben Gurion airport. The strikes hit power plants and sea port facilities in Hodeida, causing fire and smoke visible in the city. Meanwhile, White House officials warned that while…