Israel's military conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah positions near Beirut and in southern Lebanon's city of Nabatieh early Wednesday. This marks the first attacks near Beirut in several days, following U.S. concerns over Israel's offensive actions in the region. The strikes in Nabatieh resulted in five fatalities, including the city's mayor, Ahmad Kahil. The Israeli military confirmed targeting Hezbollah sites. In Beirut's Haret Hreik neighborhood, attacks aimed at weapon storage facilities followed an Israeli military warning to residents to evacuate the vicinity. Although no immediate fatalities were reported from these strikes, the U.S. has expressed apprehension regarding the extent of Israel's operations in Beirut. Additionally, the State Department has criticized Israel's impact on Lebanese civilians, pressing for humanitarian considerations. As tensions rise, Lebanon's prime minister reported receiving assurances from the U.S. that Israel would temper its activities. The international community remains attentive to developments as evacuations and humanitarian access in the region become increasingly critical. Amid these incidents, Britain has enacted financial sanctions against Israeli settler outposts and firms implicated in Palestinian-targeted violence, highlighting a growing international response to regional tensions.