Israeli Airstrike in Beirut Kills Three, Tests Ceasefire

An Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs early Tuesday killed at least three people and injured seven others, targeting a Hezbollah operative allegedly coordinating with Hamas for attacks on Israel. The operation, which took place in the Dahieh area, came days after a similar strike, further testing a four-month-old ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanese leaders, including President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, condemned the attack as a violation of the ceasefire. The Israeli military stated the strike aimed to 'eliminate a significant and imminent threat' and was executed under Shin Bet's direction. Meanwhile, Netanyahu's nomination of Vice Adm. Eli Sharvit for Shin Bet's head faced backlash, leading to its withdrawal. Hezbollah has denied involvement in the rocket fire that prompted the Israeli strikes.