Israeli military officials confirmed that Hashem Safieddine, a top Hezbollah leader and presumed successor to slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an airstrike in southern Beirut three weeks ago. The strike, which targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters, resulted in the deaths of Safieddine and other commanders, with over 25 Hezbollah members present during the attack. While Israel has claimed responsibility for the strike, Hezbollah has yet to confirm Safieddine's death. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted the military's success in eliminating key Hezbollah figures, including Safieddine. This escalation comes amidst ongoing airstrikes in Beirut and diplomatic efforts led by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to broker a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The situation remains tense as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to grow.