Hezbollah Spokesman Killed in Israeli Airstrike

In a significant escalation of violence, Israeli airstrikes in Beirut resulted in the death of Mohammed Afif, Hezbollah's chief spokesperson, during a strike on the Baath party headquarters. This attack marks the fourth Israeli strike in Beirut since 2006 and follows a series of targeted killings of senior Hezbollah officials, including the group's leader Hassan Nasrallah. Concurrently, Israeli forces carried out strikes in Gaza, reportedly killing at least 50 individuals in the Beit Lahiya area, as the conflict with Hamas continues. The Israeli Defense Forces have not publicly commented on the Beirut strike but assert their operations are aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure. Witnesses described chaotic scenes following the airstrike, with multiple casualties reported and people fleeing the area. As violence escalates, Lebanese officials are contemplating a U.S.-led ceasefire proposal amidst ongoing hostilities.