In a move that is likely to escalate regional tensions, Israel has claimed responsibility for a targeted strike against a senior Hezbollah figure in Beirut, the Lebanese capital. The attack, which marks the first of its kind since mid-April, has raised concerns about the potential for further conflict in the already volatile region. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Shia militant group, has long been a thorn in Israel's side, and the Israeli military's decision to target a high-ranking member of the organization is seen as a significant escalation of its campaign against the group. The strike is likely to spark a reaction from Hezbollah and its allies, and could have far-reaching implications for the stability of Lebanon and the wider Middle East.
Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.
