Israel confirms death of Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine in airstrike
Summary: Israel's military has confirmed the death of Hashem Safieddine, a key Hezbollah leader and expected successor to Hassan Nasrallah. He was killed in an airstrike three weeks ago that also targeted 25 other Hezbollah leaders.
In a separate development, Israel is addressing U.S. concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the region, emphasizing the need for improved aid delivery, while Israel reported over 230 trucks of aid sent to Gaza recently.
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's holiday home, which he described as an assassination attempt. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in Beirut have resulted in significant casualties and damage, with the Lebanese government reporting over 2,500 deaths since the conflict escalated.
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