Israel Kills Senior Hezbollah Militant in Lebanon Strike

Israel's military conducted an air strike in Lebanon, targeting Mahran Ali Nasser al-Din, a senior member of Hezbollah's Unit 4400, who was involved in weapons smuggling operations along the Syria-Lebanon border. The strike, which resulted in one death and one injury, was described as intelligence-based and aimed at neutralizing threats posed to Israel's security. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israeli forces would remain indefinitely in southern Lebanon, citing a need for a 'buffer zone.' This military action follows a truce agreement that was supposed to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which have seen significant escalations over the past year. Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain high, with both sides accusing each other of violations. Hezbollah condemned the strike as a targeting of innocent civilians, reflecting ongoing conflicts in the region.