Escalating Tensions: Israeli Drone Strike Near Beirut

An Israeli drone strike in Khaldeh, Lebanon, targeted alleged saboteurs, resulting in one death and three injuries. The strike is part of ongoing tensions following an Israeli-Hezbollah ceasefire. The incident highlights regional instability, with continued airstrikes and responses from militant groups raising security concerns.

An Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in the town of Khaldeh, just south of Beirut, killing one individual and injuring three others, according to Lebanon's National News Agency on Thursday.

The Israeli Defense Forces stated that the strike targeted a saboteur allegedly linked to arms smuggling and terrorist activities directed against Israel by Iran's Quds Force. It remains unclear if the intended target was the person killed.

Despite a US-mediated ceasefire with Hezbollah, Israel has conducted frequent airstrikes in Lebanon, claiming they are against Hezbollah and similar militant groups. The ongoing conflict continues to destabilize the region, evidenced by recent casualties reported by Lebanon's health ministry.

(With inputs from agencies.)