Israel intensifies airstrikes in Lebanon as death toll surpasses 1,000

Israel's airstrikes in Lebanon have intensified, resulting in over 1,000 deaths and one million displaced in the past two weeks, according to Lebanese officials. The strikes have targeted Hezbollah, including a recent attack that reportedly killed the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed the death of a senior commander in the strikes and condemned Israel's actions. In response, Iran has called for a UN Security Council meeting regarding the situation, while Turkey criticized Israel's military actions as genocidal. U.S. President Joe Biden has ordered increased military readiness in the region, affirming support for Israel's right to defend itself. The UN Secretary-General expressed grave concern over the escalating violence and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.