Israeli Forces Intensify Operations Against Hezbollah

Laith Jaar, an Al Jazeera correspondent, was allegedly beaten and arrested by Palestinian Authority security forces after filing a complaint against an officer who assaulted him in the West Bank. Israeli forces have intensified military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing several high-ranking commanders, including Muhammad Rashid Sakafi and Hashem Safieddine, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities. The conflict has seen significant Hezbollah rocket attacks on northern Israel, with Israel responding through airstrikes and ground offensives, reportedly killing 250 fighters and destroying military infrastructure. Israel's campaign has further highlighted Hezbollah's brutal role in the Syrian civil war, including accusations of ethnic cleansing and involvement in sex slavery. The conflict has escalated following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, with Hezbollah supporting Hamas and demanding a ceasefire agreement with Palestinian militants in Gaza.