On Thursday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the killing of Ali Yusuf Harshi, the nephew and personal advisor to Naim Qassem, the leader of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, during overnight airstrikes in Beirut, Lebanon. The IDF stated that the operation targeted Hezbollah's infrastructure, including command centers and weapons storage facilities. This military action is part of a broader offensive that has resulted in over 1,500 deaths in Lebanon since March 2, 2023, following Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israel in solidarity with Iran. Despite a recent ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, Israel's military spokesperson clarified that the ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon, emphasizing that the conflict continues. The strikes on Wednesday alone resulted in at least 254 fatalities and nearly 900 injuries, prompting Lebanon to declare a national day of mourning. US Vice President JD Vance indicated that there may be a misunderstanding regarding the ceasefire's applicability to Lebanon, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.