Israel believes Hezbollah senior commander killed in Beirut strike, Israeli media report says
SUMMARY
Israel's air strike on Beirut is believed to have killed Muhsin Shukr, also known as Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander. The strike, a retaliation for a rocket attack on the Golan Heights that killed 12 youths, occurred around 7:40 p.m. local time. Two security sources in Lebanon identified Shukr, head of Hezbollah's operations center, as critically injured in the Haret Hreik neighborhood attack. The strike also killed one civilian and injured 35 others. Lebanon condemned the strike and plans to file a UN complaint, while the U.S. expressed concerns over potential escalation. Despite ongoing hostilities, both Hezbollah and Israel have indicated a desire to avoid a broader conflict.
