Tripoli: Israeli forces killed an official from the Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, in a strike in northern Lebanon's Tripoli, the Israeli military claimed Thursday. Wasim Attallah Ali, who served as a commander, was reportedly responsible for training and exercises in Hamas' military wing in Lebanon, according to the Israeli military statement.

According to Anadolu Agency, there has been no statement from Hamas regarding the claim of the killing of Wasim Attallah Ali. The incident has escalated tensions in the region amidst ongoing conflicts involving multiple nations.

This development occurred as the United States and Israel initiated a large-scale attack on Iran on Saturday, resulting in the death of over 900 individuals, including Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The attack has further intensified regional instability, with Tehran launching retaliatory drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and Gulf countries, where US assets are present.