Beirut, Nov 18 (V7N)- In a devastating escalation of hostilities, Mohammed Afif, the media chief of Hezbollah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Ras al-Naba area of Beirut, according to reports by the BBC and Lebanon's National News Agency. The strike targeted the headquarters of the Lebanese branch of the Syrian Baath Party, leaving much of the building destroyed and resulting in additional civilian casualties.


The airstrike, conducted on Sunday night, claimed the lives of three people, including a child, and left 14 others injured, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. Rescue teams worked tirelessly to save individuals trapped under the rubble.

The densely populated Ras al-Naba area, where the headquarters was located, witnessed significant damage. The attack underscores an intensifying campaign by Israel against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.


Mohammed Afif, who previously headed Hezbollah’s Al-Manar television station and served as media advisor to Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, was a central figure in the organization’s communications strategy. His death marks a significant blow to Hezbollah's media apparatus.


The BBC’s Middle East correspondent, Lina Sinjab, reported growing public concerns as Israeli airstrikes expand beyond Hezbollah’s military infrastructure. "The situation shows no sign of de-escalation, and the targeting of Hezbollah personnel and affiliated infrastructure is intensifying," Sinjab noted.

Israel has not commented on the airstrike, but its actions reflect a broader strategy to weaken Hezbollah's operations. This escalation raises fears of a wider conflict in the region, with Lebanon bearing the brunt of increasing tensions.

The situation in Lebanon remains dire, with no immediate resolution in sight to halt the ongoing violence and its devastating impact on civilians.

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