Lebanon’s Foreign Minister ⁣Abdullah Bou Habib has warned ‍of a potential major war between Israel and Hezbollah, ⁢citing ⁢the danger of a “great ⁣explosion” on ‌the horizon.

Recent ‌Developments

11.50 pm: Hezbollah has ⁢confirmed the death of its military commander Ibrahim Akil, who was killed ⁣in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. At least 14 ⁤people were⁢ killed and⁣ 66 injured in the attack.

The Israeli army spokesman,‍ Daniel ⁤Hagari, had earlier announced the death of the military commander, stating that the action was intended to protect Israeli citizens.

International Response

10:09 ‍pm: The United Nations High Commissioner for ‍Human Rights, Volker Türk,⁤ has ⁣condemned the use of explosive pagers and radios‌ in Lebanon, describing it as a potential war crime.

Türk emphasized⁤ that⁣ international⁤ humanitarian law prohibits the use of booby traps in the form of seemingly innocuous⁢ portable objects designed ‍to contain explosive material.

US⁤ Involvement

9:20 pm: US President Joe⁣ Biden has stated that the⁢ US⁣ government is‍ working to ensure ⁢the safe return of those displaced from⁢ the Israel-Lebanon border area.

Biden emphasized that the ‍US ⁣will continue​ to work towards this goal, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and the intelligence community involved in the efforts.

Israeli Response

7:57 pm: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a brief‌ statement, stating that Israel’s goals​ are clear and ‌its ⁢actions ​speak for themselves.

Netanyahu’s statement comes after the deaths​ of several Hezbollah commanders in Lebanon, which has further escalated tensions in the region.

Regional Impact

The ⁤situation in the Middle East continues to​ deteriorate, with Israel and Hezbollah engaging in repeated mutual attacks despite international warnings.

The conflict has raised‍ concerns about the potential for a major war, with Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib warning of a “great explosion” on the horizon.