Israel Strikes Kill Top Hamas Official, 3 Palestinian Leaders

Israeli Airstrikes Eliminate Hamas Leader in Lebanon, 3 Palestinian Leaders in Beirut.

A devastating series of Israeli airstrikes has struck Lebanon, claiming the lives of Hamas’ top leader in the country, Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin, and three senior Palestinian officials in Beirut. The deadly strikes come amidst escalating tensions and a surge in Israeli military presence along the border.

Hamas Leader Killed in Tyre

In the early hours of Monday, Abu el-Amin, his wife, son, and daughter were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting their residence in a Palestinian refugee camp in Tyre. Hamas condemned the attack as a “terrorist and criminal assassination.”

Beirut Strike Claims Three Palestinian Lives

Hours earlier, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) reported three of its members fell victim to an Israeli strike in Beirut’s Kola district. This marks the first attack within Beirut’s city limits, sparking fears of an all-out war drawing in Iran and the US.

International Community Urges Restraint

As the death toll surpasses 1,030, including 156 women and 87 children, President Joe Biden cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid a full-scale war. The US military has bolstered its regional presence despite calls for restraint from the international community.

Israel Vows to Continue Assault

Israel has pledged to maintain its military campaign against Hezbollah and Hamas, citing the need to secure its northern borders and protect residents from rocket attacks.

The situation remains volatile, with fears of further escalation and regional destabilization. Stay tuned for updates.