Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Spokesman in Beirut

In a rare Israeli airstrike on central Beirut, Hezbollah's chief spokesman, Mohammed Afif, was killed, marking a significant loss for the militant group amid ongoing conflict. The attack targeted a building in the Ras al-Nabaa neighborhood, where Afif was reportedly holding a meeting, resulting in the building's collapse and additional casualties. Concurrently, Israeli strikes in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya resulted in at least 30 deaths, further escalating tensions. The strikes in Beirut also included an attack on a computer shop in Mar Elias, killing two and injuring several others, and were part of a broader Israeli campaign against Hezbollah strongholds, despite warnings to evacuate in some areas. These developments come as Lebanese officials consider a U.S.-led ceasefire proposal, highlighting the complex geopolitical landscape. Hezbollah has yet to release an official statement on Afif's death, although internal and external sources confirm the strikes' devastating impact.