Israel intensifies strikes on Hezbollah as US-Iran diplomacy may force Lebanon ceasefire
Israel has ramped up its airstrikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon amid ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts for a peace agreement. A ceasefire, initially established last month, has been extended for another 45 days to facilitate peace talks. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has declared a commitment to intensify military actions against Hezbollah, stating that they are at war with the group.
- ▪Israel intensified airstrikes against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Monday.
- ▪A ceasefire has been in effect since last month, but exchanges of fire have continued.
- ▪Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to uproot Hezbollah, stating they will not ease military pressure.
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- ▪ Iran Remains in Peace Talks Despite U.S. Strikes — Real Clear Politics
- ▪ Iran remains in peace talks despite first US strikes since ceasefire — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Israel Steps Up Strikes in Lebanon as U.S. Pushes for Iran Peace Deal — NYT — World
- ▪ Israel will intensify Lebanon strikes amid U.S.-Iran deal talks — Japan Times
- ▪ Israel to escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon — The Globe and Mail
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Israel intensified its airstrikes against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Monday as the United States and Iran near a possible peace agreement. It remains to be seen whether such a deal ends the Israel-Hezbollah conflict through a strict ceasefire. Recommended Stories Pope Leo urges significant regulation to disarm AI Pope Leo apologizes for Catholic Church’s legitimizing of slavery: ‘Wound in Christian memory’ Operation Benjamin: Restoring fallen soldiers’ lost Stars of David A ceasefire has been in effect since last month, but both the Israeli military and Hezbollah have repeatedly exchanged blows in that time frame. This month, both Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the ceasefire by another 45 days to allow space for peace talks.
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