Since mid-September, the military escalation between Israel and Hezbollah has resulted in over a thousand deaths in Lebanon.

The recent violence escalated with the Israeli bombing near Beirut that killed Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah, along with key figures such as Ali Karaké and an Iranian general.

In response to Nasrallah's death, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described him as a 'brutal terrorist' during a ministerial meeting in Washington.

Blinken further stated that the world is safer without Nasrallah, highlighting his responsibility for numerous casualties, including those of Americans and civilians in Lebanon and Syria.

Hezbollah's actions under Nasrallah's leadership were characterized by terrorizing regional populations and obstructing Lebanon's progress as a nation.

Following Nasrallah's death, Hezbollah's interim leader, Naim Kassem, announced the group's readiness for a prolonged conflict and defense against any Israeli ground offensive.

Amid the ongoing violence, the U.S. and France have called for a ceasefire at the UN, but their request has largely been ignored as Israeli attacks continue.

The situation in Lebanon is being addressed by a meeting of EU foreign ministers, convened by Josep Borrell, amidst rising tensions in the region.

Despite the escalating conflict, the U.S. remains committed to diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving stability and security for both Israel and Lebanon.

The Israeli military has intensified its operations, conducting its first airstrike in central Beirut since the conflict escalated, which reportedly killed three Hamas members, including their leader in Lebanon.