Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander in Southern Lebanon

An Israeli drone strike on Monday in southern Lebanon killed Muhammad Adnan Mansour, a Hezbollah commander responsible for directing rocket attacks toward northern Israel, according to the Israeli military. This strike occurred in the town of Taybeh and is part of ongoing Israeli operations against Hezbollah despite a ceasefire that began on November 27, which was intended to halt over a year of conflict between the two sides. Lebanon's health ministry confirmed one death from the strike, while two additional fatalities occurred in other raids over the weekend. The Israeli Defense Forces claimed the operation was necessary to target individuals involved in attacks against Israel, emphasizing that Mansour had led numerous projectile assaults during the recent hostilities. The continuing strikes have raised tensions in the region, as both sides accuse each other of violating the truce terms. The situation underscores the fragility of peace efforts in the area, with Hezbollah's operational capability reportedly weakened but still a significant concern for Israel.