Israeli forces carried out an airstrike in southern Lebanon, targeting and killing Ahmad Ali Salami, a senior artillery commander in Hezbollah. The military claims Salami was responsible for orchestrating multiple rocket attacks on Israel and was recently involved in rebuilding Hezbollah's artillery capabilities within civilian areas. The strike reportedly resulted in the deaths of three people, including a young child, according to Lebanon's health ministry. Israeli officials stated they took measures to avoid civilian casualties and expressed regret for any harm caused, noting that the incident is currently under review.
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