Israel escalates war against Hezbollah with airstrikes on Beirut suburbs
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Israel intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanese territory and responded with airstrikes on southern Beirut within days of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah. The military operation highlighted the fragility of the newly announced agreement as tensions remained unresolved between Israel and the Iranian-backed militant group.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets emphasize the failure of international mediation efforts, highlighting that even Trump's diplomacy could not prevent escalation, and point to specific casualty figures to underscore the human costs of the ceasefire's rapid deterioration.
Attack on ‘terrorist headquarters’ comes as Trump says he will not demand Lebanon is included in ceasefire deal
Israel has carried out airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, the most serious escalation in its war with Hezbollah since a ceasefire was established in mid-April.
The strike hit two apartments in two separate buildings, Lebanon’s state news agency reported, killing two people and wounding 11, according to an initial death toll.
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