Hezbollah Spokesman Killed in Israeli Strike

Hezbollah spokesperson Mohammed Afif al-Naboulsi was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Arab Socialist Baath Party's office in central Beirut, which also resulted in the deaths of three others and injuries to 14 people, including children. The Israeli military stated that Afif had significant influence over Hezbollah's military operations and had incited attacks against Israel. This incident is part of an ongoing escalation in the region, with recent strikes in southern Beirut and other areas killing numerous individuals, including Lebanese military personnel. Resistance movements, including Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, condemned the attack, asserting that such actions will not silence their voices and only highlight Israel’s aggressive tactics. The strikes occurred amid discussions of a U.S.-led ceasefire proposal, with Lebanese officials criticizing Israel for negotiating under fire. The conflict, ignited by Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, has resulted in thousands of deaths across both Lebanon and Gaza.