Israeli Airstrikes Target Beirut Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israeli airstrikes targeted central Beirut on Monday, killing five people and injuring 31, marking a continuation of escalated military actions against Hezbollah following the conflict's resurgence in October. The strikes hit densely populated areas, including near the Lebanese government palace, with significant casualties reported. Meanwhile, Hezbollah retaliated with rocket fire, killing a woman in northern Israel and injuring dozens more, as tensions between the two sides remain high. The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 43,800 Palestinian deaths in Gaza and significant casualties in Lebanon, with Israeli strikes claiming over 3,500 lives this year. U.S.-led diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire are underway, but a final agreement remains elusive as both sides continue their assaults. Amidst the violence, the humanitarian situation in Lebanon grows dire as aid operations are disrupted.