The Hezbollah militant group has a strong presence in central Beirut, known as the Dahiyeh, and the strikes came as Lebanese officials are considering a U.S.-brokered cease-fire proposal.

A powerful Israeli airstrike in Beirut has killed one of Hezbollah’s key figures, Mohammed Afif. He was the media relations chief for the militant group, and his death marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

The excerpts of a book that is yet to be released, reveals that Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza constitute genocide.