An Israeli airstrike has killed a senior Lebanese general, escalating tensions along the border even as UK patrols call for calm. The strike, which targeted a military vehicle in southern Lebanon, marks one of the deadliest incidents in months. The general, identified as Brigadier General Hassan al-Dib, was a key figure in Lebanon's army.
His death threatens to unravel fragile truces and raises fears of a wider conflict. UK patrols, part of a UN peacekeeping force, are urging both sides to step back from the brink. For families on both sides of the border, the cost is already too high.
The general's death is a reminder that de-escalation cannot be taken for granted.
