Israeli Airstrike in Beirut Kills Senior Hezbollah Commander
Breaking a fragile mid-April ceasefire agreement, Israeli forces bombed the southern suburbs of Beirut, specifically targeting and killing Ahmed Ghaleb Balout, the commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force. Simultaneous strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon resulted in 13 reported fatalities.
Date: May 7, 2026
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: assassination
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 13
Source: CBS News / Democracy Now