On Sunday, a rare Israeli airstrike in central Beirut killed Hezbollah’s chief spokesman, Mohammed Afif. The strike also targeted several buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs, where Hezbollah is headquartered. Afif had been vocal following previous Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah officials and had been leading media relations for the group during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
The airstrike in central Beirut resulted in multiple casualties, with witnesses describing a scene of chaos and confusion. The attack came as Lebanese officials were considering a cease-fire proposal led by the United States. Hezbollah had been launching rockets, missiles, and drones into Israel since the conflict escalated in September, leading to significant casualties on both sides.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in the deaths of over 3,400 people in Lebanon and the displacement of over 1.2 million individuals. The Lebanese army also reported an Israeli strike on a military center in southeastern Al-Mari, which resulted in the death of a soldier and injuries to three others.
The situation remains tense, with no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the latest airstrikes. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate, with no clear end in sight as both sides continue to engage in hostilities.
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