Israel reports killing three Hezbollah commanders and 70 fighters in southern Lebanon
Summary: Israel's military reports killing three Hezbollah commanders and around 70 fighters in southern Lebanon over the past 48 hours. This follows the confirmation of the death of Hashem Safieddine, Hezbollah's heir apparent leader, in an Israeli strike.
The Israeli Defense Force continues targeted operations against Hezbollah, expanding evacuation warnings in Tyre. The ongoing offensive has displaced 1.2 million people in Lebanon and resulted in significant casualties, with 63 reported deaths in the last 24 hours.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the region, urging Israeli leaders to focus on securing hostages and ending the conflict in Gaza. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has not responded to the news of Safieddine's death, and fighting continues without signs of a ceasefire.
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