Hezbollah Commander Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Beirut Amid Rising Tensions

An Israeli airstrike killed Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Qubaisi in Beirut's southern suburbs, raising fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. The attack, which left six dead, followed nearly a year of conflict with Hamas in Gaza and a surge in rocket fire from Hezbollah. Israeli military vows continued action.

An Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Tuesday resulted in the death of a Hezbollah commander who led its rocket division, according to two security sources.

The commander, identified as Ibrahim Qubaisi, was among six fatalities in the strike, which heightened fears of an impending full-scale war in the Middle East.

This attack marked another setback for the Iran-backed Hezbollah, already facing pressure from Israel's recent operations. Lebanese authorities reported a significant toll from previous strikes, with over 558 people killed and more than 1,835 injured, further destabilizing the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)