Israeli airstrikes resumed in southern Lebanon for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, following Hezbollah's confirmation of the death of a senior commander, Ibrahim Qubaisi, in an Israeli attack on Beirut. A Lebanese minister stated that only the United States could play a role in ending the ongoing conflict. Reports from Lebanese media indicated that the Israeli airstrikes began around 5 a.m. and targeted multiple locations in southern Lebanon, resulting in unspecified casualties. The escalation comes amid heightened tensions, with Israel seemingly betting on military action to compel Hezbollah into a ceasefire.