Lebanon 
Israel launched airstrikes in Beirut, killing a Hezbollah commander; 2 others died, 15 injured.
US, UK, and others called for a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Lebanese government reports 26 killed on Thursday, over 550 civilian deaths since Monday.
Background info: After Israel sabotaged Hezbollah's communication devices to explode, Hezbollah has been retaliating since. In response to these attacks, Israel has launched a full-scale military offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Thoughts and solidarity for all those who have lost their lives.
The commander was among the highest-ranking Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon to have been killed in the eight-month-long conflict, a Lebanese official said.
The commander, Taleb Abdallah, also known as Abu Taleb, was among the highest-ranking Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon to have been killed in the eight-month-long conflict, according to a senior Lebanese intelligence official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive issue.
