Israel conducted a strike in Beirut, Lebanon, claiming to have killed Hezbollah’s top military commander, Fu’ad Shukr. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that Shukr was responsible for recent attacks on Israel, including a deadly rocket strike in the Golan Heights that killed 12 people, mostly children. T

his action marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah since October 7, 2023. The strike resulted in at least three deaths and 74 injuries, according to Lebanese authorities. While Israel asserts the strike was retaliatory, Hezbollah had previously denied involvement in the Golan Heights attack. The incident has raised concerns about potential further escalation in the region.