• Israel struck Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire with Hezbollah.
• The attack targeted a commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force.
• Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed the strike, stating no terrorist is immune.
• Hezbollah retaliated by launching armed drones towards Israeli positions.
• The conflict has resulted in over 2,700 casualties in Lebanon since March 2.

Israel has conducted an airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, specifically targeting a commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force, marking the first attack since a ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military stated that the strike occurred as part of ongoing efforts against threats posed by the militant group and confirmed that substantial damage was inflicted on structures in the area, with local media describing the scene as featuring "large flames" and significant destruction, according to aljazeera and scmp.

The strike was confirmed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who indicated that the targeted commander was responsible for attacking Israeli communities and soldiers. Netanyahu emphasized that "no terrorist is immune" and reiterated Israel's commitment to defending its northern territories. Reports suggest that the commander was meeting with other Radwan Force members when the strike occurred, highlighting a significant tactical operation amidst the ongoing conflict, as noted by lemonde and bbc.

Despite the ceasefire agreement established on April 16, violence has continued with Israel targeting Hezbollah and the group retaliating against Israeli forces. Hezbollah has launched drones and rockets towards Israeli troops, further escalating tensions in the region. The situation is compounded by the broader geopolitical implications of US-Iran relations as Iran demands a halt to Israeli actions in Lebanon as part of the ongoing ceasefire negotiations, according to channelnewsasia and scmp.

Ministerial discussions between Lebanese and Israeli representatives have been ongoing, but high-level meetings appear unlikely as Lebanon asserts that security agreements must precede any diplomatic engagement. The death toll has risen to over 2,700 in Lebanon since the beginning of the conflict in March, with casualties mounting on both sides, highlighting the urgent need for de-escalation and renewed dialogue, according to bbc and lemonde.