Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Commander in Beirut

The death toll from an Israeli airstrike in Beirut has risen to 31, including three children, following the killing of Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil. The attack, which targeted a residential area in the southern suburbs, has prompted Hamas to warn that Israel will face repercussions for Aqil's assassination, labeling it a 'crime' and 'folly.' The Israeli military claimed the strike was necessary to eliminate a senior military figure involved in planning attacks against Israel, asserting that it had also killed several other Hezbollah members. This incident escalates tensions further, as Hezbollah has been engaged in ongoing skirmishes with Israel, including firing rockets earlier in the day. Lebanese officials have condemned the airstrike, with some labeling it a war crime amid a backdrop of rising violence in the region. The situation remains precarious as both sides prepare for potential further escalation.