Israeli airstrikes have reportedly killed Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin, a Hamas leader, along with his family, during an attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in Tyre early Monday morning. In a separate incident, three leaders of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) were killed in the Kola district of Beirut, marking the first Israeli attack within the city limits.
These incidents come as Israel intensifies its military campaign against groups aligned with Iran in the region. Over the past few days, Israeli forces have conducted a series of airstrikes in Lebanon and Yemen targeting positions held by Hezbollah and the Houthis, responding to recent rocket attacks.
Reports indicate significant casualties from the latest bombardments, with over 1,000 Lebanese reported killed and thousands more injured. The health ministry in Lebanon has stated that around one million people have been displaced due to the ongoing violence.
Israeli officials have declared their intention to continue the offensive to secure southern areas of the country from the threat of Hezbollah. Drones have been seen flying over Beirut, raising concerns about a potential escalation that could involve Iran and the United States.
The United States is actively seeking a diplomatic resolution to the crisis, while military deployments in the region are set to continue. President Joe Biden has emphasized a desire to avoid a full-scale war in the Middle East, signaling ongoing diplomatic efforts.
