Israeli Airstrike in Beirut Escalates Tensions with Hezbollah

An Israeli airstrike killed a top Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Qubaisi, in Beirut amid escalating cross-border rocket attacks. The conflict has heightened fears of a regional war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue targeting Hezbollah, urging Lebanese citizens to reject Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

An Israeli airstrike on Beirut killed senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Qubaisi on Tuesday, intensifying fears of a full-fledged war in the Middle East. The airstrike targeted the commander of Hezbollah's missile and rocket force.

This attack is the latest in a series of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, increasing pressure on the Iran-backed group. Israel's military announced 'extensive strikes' on Hezbollah targets, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Lebanese citizens to escape the control of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

The ongoing conflict risks destabilizing the region, already troubled by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Calls for diplomacy are growing as international leaders seek to prevent further escalation.

(With inputs from agencies.)