An Israeli strike on southern Beirut resulted in the death of Hezbollah's top military commander, Fu'ad Shukr, leading to a death toll of at least four individuals. This incident marks the loss of the most senior figure from the Iran-backed group in years. The strike occurred just hours before the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, further escalating tensions in the region.
Following the initial casualties, the Lebanese Ministry of Health confirmed the death of another woman on Wednesday, bringing the total fatalities to four. The ministry had previously reported that two children and a woman were among those killed in the blast. Additionally, at least 74 individuals sustained injuries as a result of the strike.
