By Mohammed Bello Doka
In a significant development, Saleh al-Arouri, deputy leader of Hamas and one of the founders of the Qassam Brigades, was killed in an Israeli drone strike in Beirut's southern suburb of Dahiyeh. The strike resulted in at least six casualties, according to Lebanese media reports.
Hezbollah's leader responded defiantly, stating they are "not afraid of war" after the killing of al-Arouri. This adds fuel to the already heightened tensions in the region.
The Palestinian Authority has issued a warning about the potential outbreak of epidemics and diseases in Gaza, raising concerns about the humanitarian situation following the recent events.
The situation in the Middle East remains fluid, with the killing of a senior Hamas official and the ominous statements from Hezbollah, setting the stage for potential further escalation.