Lagatar24 Desk
Beirut: An Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Tuesday killed Ibrahim Qubaisi, a senior Hezbollah commander known for his role in the group’s rocket division, along with five others, Lebanese security sources reported. The strike, which occurred in the Ghobeiry neighborhood, has intensified fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East, following weeks of escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
Initial Investigation Findings:
According to local authorities, the airstrike targeted a building in a Hezbollah-controlled area of Beirut, killing six people and injuring 15. The airstrike marks the second consecutive day of Israeli strikes on Lebanon, further escalating hostilities. Hezbollah has been retaliating with rocket fire from Lebanon into northern Israel, expressing support for Hamas, which is also backed by Iran.
Hezbollah’s Response and Impact on Lebanon:
Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group, has suffered multiple setbacks in recent days, including the loss of key commanders. Hezbollah’s leadership has vowed to continue its fight against Israel. However, the mounting toll from Israeli airstrikes has raised fears that Lebanon could face the same level of devastation seen in Gaza.
Lebanese authorities reported a growing death toll from Israeli airstrikes, with 558 people killed, including women and children, in Monday’s airstrikes. Hezbollah’s resilience in the face of these attacks has kept tensions high in a region already on the brink of wider conflict.
Growing Diplomatic Concerns:
As the situation worsens, international calls for diplomacy have increased. The UN and world powers have urged both Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate and avoid a full-scale war, with the White House expressing concerns about the conflict potentially pulling in other regional powers like Iran.
Despite the calls for diplomacy, Israeli officials, including Military Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi, have stated that they will continue intense strikes on Hezbollah targets as long as the group continues its cross-border attacks.
