Israeli Airstrike in Central Beirut Killed 22

Witnesses reported multiple loud explosions, and footage showed smoke rising from the area. Israeli authorities have not commented on the specific targets, but a Lebanese security source indicated that a "Hezbollah figure" may have been involved, following recent killings of high-ranking officials in the group.

Simultaneously, Israel's ground troops were accused of firing at the UN peacekeeping headquarters in Lebanon, injuring two Indonesian peacekeepers. Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto condemned these "hostile acts," warning they could be deemed war crimes, while Spain labeled them a serious breach of international law.

The Israeli military stated that its operations were aimed at Hezbollah militants near UNIFIL positions, urging UN forces to remain in safe zones.

Since September 23, Israeli attacks on Hezbollah have led to over 1,200 deaths and displaced more than a million people in Lebanon. The situation escalated after Israel launched ground operations on September 30 to counter Hezbollah's cross-border fire supporting Hamas, which attacked Israel on October 7.

This military campaign against Hezbollah is a secondary front for Israel, which is also engaged in ongoing operations against Hamas in Gaza, where conditions remain dire for civilians. An Israeli strike on a school in Deir el-Balah killed at least 28 displaced people, raising concerns about humanitarian law violations.

As tensions mount, Israeli officials have threatened decisive action against Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas. Iran has recently launched missile strikes in response to perceived threats, heightening fears of a broader conflict in the region.