ISTANBUL: Hezbollah later confirmed the death of another fighter, Hussein Hani Izzeddin, in ongoing clashes with Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
Izzeddin was killed in Deir Qanoun En Nahr, bringing the total number of Hezbollah fighters killed since the conflict began in October 2023 to 507.
The Israeli army has launched waves of airstrikes in Lebanon since early Monday against what it claims are Hezbollah targets as the conflict between the two sides escalates.
The airstrikes have killed nearly 560 people, including 95 women and 50 children, and injured 1,835 others, according to Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad.
Source: Anadolu Agency