Israeli Strike in Beirut Kills Senior Hezbollah Commander Ahead of Pope’s Lebanon Visit

Israel carried out a rare strike in Beirut’s Haret Hreik district, killing Hezbollah chief of staff Haytham Tabtabai and four others, while injuring 25 more. The attack comes just days before Pope Francis’ scheduled Lebanon visit. Israel vowed continued military pressure, as Hezbollah threatened harsh retaliation.

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