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.