An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon killed prominent Hezbollah operative Ali Abd Ali, a key figure in the group's Southern Front unit, which the IDF claims dealt a significant blow to Hezbollah's operations in the region. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets at Israeli targets, including the Metzova settlement, following Israeli air raids that resulted in civilian casualties in southern Lebanon. The ongoing violence has led to heightened tensions, with the Israeli military conducting continuous airstrikes across various southern Lebanese towns. Israeli forces have also targeted Hezbollah positions in response to rocket fire originating from Lebanon. Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Sayyed Nasrallah, declared a new phase of confrontation and stated that any escalation would depend on Israeli actions in Gaza. The situation remains fluid, with both sides engaging in aggressive military actions amidst fears of a broader conflict.