Israel claims to kill Hezbollah leader and 20 members in airstrikes on Lebanon

Israel claims to have significantly weakened Hezbollah's leadership, killing its leader Hassan Nasrallah and 20 other members in recent airstrikes. This marks a shift in Israel's focus from Gaza to Lebanon amid ongoing conflict. The bombing campaign has displaced about one-fifth of Lebanon's population, with over 1,000 people reported dead, including many civilians. The humanitarian situation is worsening, with UNICEF warning of a rapidly escalating crisis. In response to the strikes, Iran has vowed retaliation, while the U.S. has warned Israel against escalating the conflict further. The Pentagon is increasing military presence in the region to deter potential threats from Iranian-backed groups.