In a significant development, top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil has reportedly been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon, according to media reports. Aqil, a senior leader of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, played a key role in the organization’s military operations. His death marks a critical moment in the escalation of tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
Hezbollah confirms the presence of Akil
A Hezbollah official confirmed that Akil, head of the group’s Radwan Force and Jihad Council, was expected to be in the targeted building during the attack. However, the official could not confirm whether Akil was among the victims. Akil, sanctioned by the United States for his role in the 1983 bombing of the American embassy, has been a key figure in Hezbollah’s military operations.
Escalation comes after Hezbollah rocket attack
The airstrike came after Hezbollah launched 140 rockets into Israel, targeting locations along the Israel-Lebanon border. In response, Israel attacked several Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, escalating the ongoing conflict. Israeli military officials reported that they had intercepted some of the rockets and that no major injuries had occurred.
Nasrallah vows retaliation
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has vowed fresh attacks on Israel following the destruction of the group’s communications equipment earlier this week. The latest escalation raises fears that the conflict could escalate into a full-scale war.
Civil impact
In Gaza, Israeli airstrikes killed 15 Palestinians overnight, including children, amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that more than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war began, while Israel claims to have killed more than 17,000 militants. The humanitarian crisis continues, with 90% of Gaza’s population displaced.
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