Israeli Airstrikes Kill Hezbollah Commander in Beirut

Fears of an escalating conflict in the Middle East are rising following Israeli airstrikes that killed Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Qubaisi in Beirut, leading to nearly 570 deaths and significant injuries in Lebanon, according to health officials. The strikes are part of an ongoing Israeli offensive against Hezbollah, which has triggered cross-border rocket attacks and prompted thousands of Lebanese citizens to flee to shelters. Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib stated that only U.S. intervention could halt the violence, expressing disappointment in President Biden's response to the crisis. The United Nations has scheduled an emergency session to address the situation as calls for calm intensify. Amid the conflict, concerns grow that the situation could destabilize the region further, with Britain urging its citizens to evacuate Lebanon.