Beirut Blazes: Rising Tensions Amid Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

Israel launched massive airstrikes on Beirut’s suburbs. The attack targeted border crossings with Syria amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Senior Hezbollah leaders, including Mohammed Rashid Skafi, were reportedly killed. Escalating violence sees Iran's active involvement in the region with missile strikes on Israel.

In a dramatic escalation of conflict, Israel carried out massive airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, concurrently severing a crucial border crossing between Lebanon and Syria. These strikes, which rocked buildings far from the impact zones, signal a new level of tension between Israel and Hezbollah.

The strikes reportedly resulted in the death of Mohammed Rashid Skafi, a senior official in Hezbollah's communications division. Despite the silence from the Israeli military regarding the precise targets, the airstrikes mark a notable intensification in the ongoing conflict, leaving casualties mounting on both borders.

Iran, a key supporter of Hezbollah, increased its involvement by launching missiles into Israel and pledging further strikes if necessary. These developments hint at an inexorable expansion of hostilities, threatening to engulf the wider Middle East in warfare, as tens of thousands seek refuge amid the chaos.

(With inputs from agencies.)