In a significant escalation of military action, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah in Lebanon 'wherever necessary.' The latest strikes, which targeted commercial and residential areas in central Beirut, resulted in a death toll reported between 182 and 250. This military action comes just hours after US President Donald Trump declared a two-week ceasefire with Iran, which Iran claims includes Lebanon. However, Netanyahu stated that Lebanon was not part of the ceasefire agreement, a position supported by US officials. In retaliation, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil transportation. Iranian officials have insisted that a ceasefire in Lebanon is a key condition for peace, emphasizing that the US must choose between continuing the conflict or adhering to the ceasefire terms. The situation remains tense as diplomatic talks are set to occur in Islamabad, Pakistan, later this week.