Israeli Strike in Beirut Kills Senior Hezbollah Commander

An Israeli airstrike in a southern suburb of Beirut has killed a high-ranking Hezbollah commander. The strike targeted a building in the Dahiyeh area, a Hezbollah stronghold. The killed commander served as the deputy chief of Hezbollah's rocket and missile unit. Israeli military officials stated he was a central figure in planning attacks against Israel. Hezbollah confirmed the commander's death and vowed to retaliate. The group stated that its response would be "punishing." The incident has raised fears of a wider regional conflict. Since the war in Gaza began, Hezbollah and Israel have exchanged near-daily fire across the Lebanese-Israeli border. This strike marks a significant escalation by targeting a senior figure deep inside the Lebanese capital.