Israeli Airstrike in Beirut Kills Senior Hezbollah Leader

An Israeli airstrike on a Beirut apartment block killed senior Hezbollah leader Ibrahim Akil and at least 36 others, including women and children. The strike, targeting an eight-story building in southern Beirut during a Hezbollah meeting, led to cross-border fire between Israel and Hezbollah. Rescue efforts continue.

An Israeli airstrike on a Beirut apartment block on Friday killed a senior Hezbollah leader, Ibrahim Akil, along with at least 36 others, including women and children, as reported by Lebanon. The airstrike leveled the eight-story building during a Hezbollah meeting in the basement.

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant stated that the attack disrupted Hezbollah's command chain. The airstrike also killed another top Hezbollah commander, Ahmed Wahbi. The Lebanese health minister confirmed that more than 37 people were injured, with some still missing as rescue efforts continue.

In response, Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on Israel, intensifying cross-border violence. Israel retaliated with airstrikes, targeting Hezbollah installations in Lebanon. The ongoing conflict reflects continued tensions following the recent escalation in the region.