On April 1, 2025, an Israeli airstrike targeted Beirut's southern suburbs, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including Hezbollah official Hassan Bdeir. Bdeir was reportedly involved with Iran's Quds Force and had been assisting Hamas in planning attacks on Israeli civilians. 

This marks the second Israeli airstrike in the Hezbollah-controlled area within five days, further straining the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire that ended last year's conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The Lebanese government condemned the attack, citing it as a violation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls for the cessation of hostilities and respect for Lebanon's sovereignty. 

In response, Israel defended its actions as necessary for national security, pointing to recent rocket attacks originating from Lebanon. The U.S. expressed support for Israel's right to self-defense, attributing the renewed tensions to terrorist activities in the region. 

This escalation has raised concerns about the stability of the ceasefire and the potential for further conflict in the region.

Source: Reuters