The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has intensified following a series of Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut, marking the first such attacks within city limits in nearly a year. At least four individuals, including key leaders of Hamas and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), have been reported killed in the strikes. Witnesses noted thick smoke rising over the skyline as Israeli forces targeted several buildings, including those linked to Palestinian militant groups. The strikes represent a significant escalation in Israel's campaign amidst a backdrop of ongoing violence in the region, with officials confirming the deaths of three PFLP leaders and Hamas's assertion that its Lebanon commander was also killed. As the situation develops, the death toll in Lebanon has reportedly surpassed 100, raising concerns over an expanding humanitarian crisis.