Major Hezbollah Leaders Killed in Israeli Airstrikes as Regional Tensions Escalate and Global Calls for Ceasefire Intensify
Hezbollah official killed in Israeli airstrike; Egypt and Saudi Arabia pledge urgent aid to Lebanon amid escalating tensions.
The situation between Hezbollah and Israel took a drastic turn as high-ranking Hezbollah official Nabil Kaouk was confirmed killed in an Israeli airstrike, adding to the toll of multiple commanders, including Hassan Nasrallah, whose deaths were announced a day earlier.
In response, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pledged urgent aid to Lebanon and called for an immediate ceasefire in the region, stressing the essential nature of Lebanon's security and emphasizing the potential for wider regional escalation if the international community does not intervene.
Joining Egypt's efforts, Saudi Arabia also pledged urgent medical and relief assistance to Lebanon, emphasizing the importance of maintaining Lebanon's sovereignty and calling for international support to protect regional stability and peace amid the humanitarian crisis.
The turmoil deepened with Israel's precision airstrike that killed Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, showcasing Israel’s advanced intelligence capabilities and highlighting a remarkable infiltration into Hezbollah’s communication systems.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took a significant political step by appointing former rival Gideon Saar to his Cabinet, strengthening his coalition and securing broader support on critical issues such as the draft of ultra-Orthodox men and the upcoming budget.
The tension was further exacerbated on Monday when Israel conducted its first airstrike on central Beirut in nearly a year, targeting senior leadership of the Islamic Group and causing significant casualties, marking an escalation in the ongoing conflict that has seen numerous airstrikes across Lebanon.