Hezbollah Commander Killed In Israeli Airstrike As US Urges 21-Day Ceasefire

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the death of Muhammad Hussein Srour, Commander of Hezbollah’s Aerial Command, in a precision airstrike in Beirut. Amid rising tensions, the U.S. called for a 21-day ceasefire along the Israel-Lebanon border to prevent escalation. Pentagon officials emphasized Israel’s right to defend itself amid ongoing Hezbollah attacks since October 2023.