Israel Says Airstrike Kills Senior Hezbollah Commander in Beirut Suburb

Israel said it carried out a precision airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs that killed Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander, in a retaliatory operation after a deadly rocket attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The Israeli military described the strike as targeted and said it was aimed at a key figure in Hezbollah’s military leadership.

Hezbollah later confirmed Shukr’s death and vowed to respond, raising fears of further escalation along the Israel-Lebanon border. The strike comes amid months of intensifying cross-border fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, which has escalated since the war in Gaza began.

The latest confrontation follows a rocket attack that killed 12 people in the Golan Heights, prompting Israeli leaders to promise a forceful response. The exchange has deepened concerns that the conflict could widen beyond Gaza and draw Lebanon into a broader regional confrontation.

Tensions remain high as both sides continue to trade attacks across the border, with diplomatic efforts to reduce hostilities facing growing pressure. Analysts say the killing of a senior Hezbollah figure could trigger a cycle of retaliation, further complicating already fragile efforts to contain the conflict.