Israel Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Leaders, 25 Others

Israel has confirmed the killing of Hashem Safieddine, the presumed successor to Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah, in an airstrike on Beirut three weeks ago. The strike also resulted in the death of Ali Hussein Hazima, Hezbollah's Intelligence Director, and over 25 other militants, marking a significant blow to Hezbollah as Safieddine was a senior figure with close ties to Iran. Hezbollah has not yet responded to the claims. Meanwhile, the situation remains tense with the possibility of retaliation and regional instability. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to use the recent military actions as an opportunity to seek peace in the region, emphasizing the need for humanitarian aid and a pathway to lasting security.