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Israel and Hezbollah Escalate Conflict, U.S. and France Push for Ceasefire

Intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah raises fears of a wider war as diplomatic efforts aim to pause hostilities.

Smoke rises from Israeli airstrikes in the southern village of Kfar Rouman, seen from Marjayoun, south Lebanon, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
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TOPSHOT - Smoke billows from a site targeted by Israeli shelling in the southern Lebanese village of Zaita on September 23, 2024. The Israeli military on September 23 told people in Lebanon to move away from Hezbollah targets and vowed to carry out more "extensive and precise" strikes against the Iran-backed group. (Photo by Mahmoud ZAYYAT / AFP) (Photo by MAHMOUD ZAYYAT/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Israel calls up reservists and prepares for a potential ground invasion into Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah's infrastructure.
  • Lebanese civilians face significant displacement, with nearly half a million people fleeing their homes amid heavy Israeli airstrikes.
  • Hezbollah's rocket attacks have reached deep into Israel, including Tel Aviv, prompting widespread use of bomb shelters.
  • The U.S. and France are working on a 21-day ceasefire proposal to halt the violence and facilitate diplomatic negotiations.
  • Economic and humanitarian crises in Lebanon are exacerbated by the ongoing conflict, straining already limited resources.