Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

Israeli forces have carried out strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed these operations were aimed at military sites connected to the Hezbollah organization. In a recent statement, the IDF reported that they successfully eliminated Essam Dib Abdullah al-Dalis, the prime minister of Hamas in the Gaza Strip. His role was crucial in overseeing Hamas's operations and terrorist activities in the region. Al-Dalis took on this position after his predecessor was killed in July 2024. The IDF indicated that over the past 24 hours, they targeted various locations in the Gaza Strip. This includes strikes against mid-level commanders and other senior figures within Hamas. The goal is to weaken Hamas's military and governance capabilities to protect Israel and its citizens. Additionally, the IDF identified several other senior Hamas officials who were eliminated in these strikes. This includes Mahmoud Marzouk Ahmed Abu-Watfa, Bahjat Hassan Muhammad Abu-Saltan, and Ahmed Omar Abdullah Al-Hata. Each held positions that involved internal security and judicial functions for the Hamas organization. The situation remains tense as the IDF continues its operations against perceived threats.