Israeli Defense Forces announce airstrike targeting and killing Hezbollah commander Hassan Hussein Salami in southern Lebanon, escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
Key Points
IDF airstrike targets and kills Hezbollah commander Hassan Hussein Salami in southern Lebanon
Hezbollah retaliates by firing rockets at Israel's army headquarters in Golan Heights
Israel vows to defend itself against Hezbollah threats
Pros
Elimination of a significant Hezbollah leader responsible for attacks against Israel
Prevention of future attacks along the Lebanon border
Cons
Escalation of tensions between Israel and Hezbollah