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Hezbollah Official Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Beirut

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Mohammed Afif, a Hezbollah media relations official, was assassinated in an Israeli raid in Beirut, escalating tensions amid ongoing airstrikes in Lebanon.


Hezbollah Official Assassinated in Israeli Raid

In a significant escalation of tensions in the region, Mohammed Afif, a media relations official for Hezbollah, was assassinated during an Israeli raid in the Ras al-Nabaa area of Beirut. The raid, which targeted a building associated with the Baath Party, resulted in the displacement of numerous residents from the relatively peaceful area. According to a Lebanese security source, the operation was confirmed by Israeli Army Radio, which stated that Afif was the intended target of the strike.

Ongoing Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon

The assassination of Afif comes amid a broader wave of Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, particularly in the southern suburbs of Beirut. On the same day, Israeli aircraft conducted at least 27 raids, destroying multiple homes and reportedly targeting Hezbollah military headquarters. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that one individual was killed and three others injured as a result of the raid, highlighting the escalating violence in the region.

Context of the Conflict

This recent violence is part of a larger conflict that has intensified since October 7, 2023, when Israel launched a military operation in the Gaza Strip, resulting in significant casualties among Palestinians. Since September 23, Israeli forces have expanded their operations to include airstrikes in Lebanon, leading to over 3,452 deaths and 14,664 injuries, with a substantial number of children and women among the victims. The ongoing conflict has also resulted in approximately 1.4 million displaced persons, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

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