The death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike has thrown Lebanon into chaos. Over 50,000 people have fled to Syria, and more than 200,000 are internally displaced.
Israeli forces have urged residents of the Bekaa Valley to avoid Hezbollah facilities, warning of further attacks. Nasrallah's killing has prompted international reactions, with Iran demanding a UN Security Council session and declaring a state of mourning.
The Lebanese government has also announced a period of national mourning. Shiite parties in Iraq are calling for retaliation, while the US, supporting Israel's right to self-defense, seeks to de-escalate the situation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes Nasrallah's death will pressure Hamas into releasing kidnapped hostages. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has lost several key commanders, further destabilizing the region.
The attack has led to significant civilian casualties and diplomatic tensions, with world leaders urging restraint. In Beirut, the assassination of Nasrallah has left the city in mourning, with spontaneous displays of grief and gunfire in the air.
The incident has not only intensified the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah but has also heightened the risk of a broader regional war.
