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Israel Intensifies Strikes on Lebanon Amid US Ceasefire Efforts

As US envoys push for a ceasefire, Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut, raising tensions in the region.

  • Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut's Dahiyeh suburb, causing extensive damage and prompting evacuations as tensions with Hezbollah escalate.
  • US envoys Amos Hochstein and Brett McGurk are in Israel to negotiate a ceasefire, but Israeli strikes continue amid these diplomatic efforts.
  • Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati criticizes Israel's actions, stating they reflect a refusal to engage in ceasefire discussions.
  • The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with over 1,800 people killed in Lebanon since September, according to Lebanese health officials.
  • Israel aims to neutralize Hezbollah in southern Lebanon to allow the return of displaced Israelis, but insists on security guarantees before agreeing to any ceasefire.
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