"The Israeli military said several hours after the attack that Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah's chief of staff, had been killed in the strike in Lebanese capital. Lebanon's health ministry said the attack had killed at least five people and wounded 28. The official National News Agency said three missiles had been fired at the building. Hezbollah confirmed a senior commander had been targeted but gave no further details. Videos showed damaged buildings in the Haret Hreik area of Beirut, a densely-populated area and Hezbollah stronghold."
"Israel has launched increasingly frequent airstrikes in southern Lebanon this month, which it says are intended to thwart a military revival by Hezbollah in the hills north of the de facto border, long a stronghold of the group. The campaign is also designed to increase pressure on the Lebanese authorities and army to move faster to disarm the organisation, a key requirement of last year's ceasefire deal."
Israel struck and killed Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah's chief of staff, in an airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs. Lebanon's health ministry reported at least five dead and 28 wounded, while the National News Agency said three missiles hit the building. Hezbollah confirmed a senior commander was targeted and said the strike crossed a new red line. Videos showed damage in Haret Hreik, a densely populated Hezbollah stronghold. Israel has stepped up airstrikes to thwart Hezbollah's military revival and to pressure Lebanese authorities and the army to disarm the organisation, as required by last year's ceasefire deal. Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to prevent Hezbollah's rearmament.
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