Israeli Strikes Target Hezbollah Leader in Beirut

A series of Israeli airstrikes in Beirut targeted senior Hezbollah member Wafiq Safa, resulting in 22 civilian deaths and 117 injuries, marking the deadliest attack since hostilities escalated. Safa survived the assassination attempt, raising fears of further conflict as Israel engages with Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. The strikes hit residential areas in central Beirut, typically avoided in favor of southern suburbs, prompting international concern, including calls for a ceasefire from Lebanon's caretaker PM. Additionally, the UN reported explosions injuring peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, complicating the volatile situation. The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 42,000 Palestinian casualties in Gaza and heavy losses among medical personnel in Lebanon. As tensions rise, Israel continues military operations, including a ground invasion, while Hezbollah and its allies maintain rocket fire into Israel.