Israeli airstrikes have targeted key figures within Palestinian resistance groups, with Hamas leader Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin being killed in Lebanon. In addition, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) reported the deaths of three of its leaders in Beirut, marking the first attack within the city limits.
These targeted strikes are part of Israel’s escalating hostilities against Iran’s allies in the region, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and Houthi rebels in Yemen. The intensifying conflict has raised concerns of a larger Middle East war involving Iran and the United States.
Israel’s recent attacks have resulted in significant casualties, including the deaths of senior Hezbollah officials and numerous Lebanese civilians. The ongoing violence has forced thousands to flee their homes and seek refuge in safer areas.
As the situation deteriorates, the United States has called for a diplomatic resolution while also authorizing military reinforcement in the region. President Joe Biden has emphasized the importance of avoiding an all-out war in the Middle East and plans to engage with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.