Israeli forces neutralize Hezbollah commander Nabil Kaouk amid escalating conflict

World News: In a recent military operation, the Israeli forces reportedly neutralized senior Hezbollah commander Nabil Kaouk, according to a Reuters report. While Hezbollah has yet to confirm his death, supporters of the influential figure have been posting messages of mourning since Saturday. Kaouk served as the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central Council and was previously the group’s military commander in southern Lebanon between 1995 and 2010.

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In 2020, Kaouk was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury, alongside another Hezbollah leader, Hassan al-Baghdadi, due to their involvement in the group's activities. His death follows the elimination of Hezbollah's chief, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an airstrike by the Israeli military on Friday. Nasrallah had been a central figure in Hezbollah since taking over leadership after the assassination of Abbas Mousawi by an Israeli helicopter in 1992.

🚨 Breaking: Nabil Kauk, Hezbollah's deputy head of the operations council, was eliminated
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Israel has continued to carry out targeted strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon as tensions in the region escalate. An AP report highlighted that the conflict has displaced hundreds of thousands of Lebanese civilians. Lebanon’s Environment Minister, Nasser Yassin, estimated that around 250,000 people have sought refuge in shelters. However, the number of those directly affected and displaced is estimated to be about four times higher.

The UN has also reported that over 211,000 people had already been forced to relocate as of Friday, with recent intensified airstrikes causing even more displacement. Lebanese authorities have converted schools and public buildings into temporary shelters, yet many displaced people are still left sleeping in public spaces.