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IDF Strikes Hezbollah in South Lebanon, Kills Hamas Gaza Chief as US-Israel Prepare Iran Strikes (May 16, 1529 UTC, 1829 Israel) (Evening Edition)
The IDF launched a wave of airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon for the first time since a 45-day ceasefire extension was announced, killing two operatives at a rocket launch site. Hamas Gaza chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad was confirmed killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. The US and Israel are preparing for a possible renewal of strikes on Iran as early as next week, while Iran’s foreign minister signaled US willingness to continue negotiations.