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Israel said it killed senior Hezbollah official in strike on Beirut.

Israel has struck Lebanon鈥檚 capital for the first time since June, saying it killed Hezbollah鈥檚 chief of staff and warning the Iran-backed militant group not to rearm and rebuild. Sunday's strike in Beirut was launched almost a year after a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. Hezbollah did not comment on Israel's claim of killing Haytham Tabtabai but said the strike threatened an escalation of attacks. It came days before Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Lebanon. Lebanon鈥檚 Health Ministry said five people were killed and 25 wounded. Israeli airstrikes over southern Lebanon have intensified while it pressures Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah.

Associated Press -