In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israel has resumed airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and central Lebanon, with over 130 strikes reported targeting locations associated with Hezbollah. This military action follows a day of relative calm, which was shattered as the intensity of the bombardment increased, leaving much of the densely populated area devastated and displacing tens of thousands of residents.

The situation in Lebanon has grown increasingly dire, particularly in the southern city of Nabatiyeh, where an Israeli strike targeted a municipal meeting aimed at organizing aid for displaced families. Tragically, the city's mayor, Ahmed Khalil, and his team were killed in the attack, raising the death toll to at least 16, with over 50 others injured. Eyewitness accounts from volunteer first responders highlighted the chaos and desperation as they attempted to rescue their colleagues amidst the rubble.

The ongoing conflict has sparked outrage among many Lebanese, who view the war as not only an assault by Israel but also as a consequence of U.S. support for Israeli military actions. Citizens express frustration over the perceived complicity of the U.S. government, particularly under the Biden administration, in the ongoing violence and destruction.

In related international developments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented a five-part \"victory plan\" to his parliament, which includes a formal invitation to NATO and the use of Western-supplied weapons to strike deep into Russian territory. While Zelensky emphasized the necessity of these measures to change the war's dynamics, they have met with resistance from both Western allies and Russian officials, who dismissed the plan as incoherent.

In domestic news, Nebraska's high court ruled that felons who have completed their sentences can register to vote, a decision that could have significant implications for upcoming elections, particularly in the Omaha area. Meanwhile, a former Las Vegas politician was sentenced to 28 years in prison for the murder of investigative journalist Jeff Gehman, a case that has drawn attention to the dangers faced by journalists.

Tragedy struck in Nigeria as over 140 people died in a gasoline tanker explosion, highlighting the country's ongoing struggles with safety standards and economic desperation. In Italy, a new law has made it illegal for citizens to seek surrogacy abroad, a move criticized by advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.

As the world watches these unfolding events, the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon continues to deepen, with calls for international intervention growing louder amidst the devastation.