An Israeli airstrike targeted an SUV in southern Lebanon, resulting in the death of a high-ranking Hezbollah commander.
The strike is part of an intensifying series of cross-border attacks, fueling concerns of an impending conflict in the Middle East.
The deceased commander, Wissam al-Tawil, played a significant role in Hezbollah and had previously participated in the 2006 cross-border kidnapping incident that triggered the last war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Tensions have risen further since an Israeli strike last week killed a senior Hamas leader in Beirut, contributing to a broader regional escalation.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, currently in the region, is actively engaging in diplomatic efforts to mitigate the risk of a wider conflict.