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Israel strikes a Beirut suburb after the U.S. delivers a ceasefire proposal

An Israeli airstrike demolished a building near one of Beirut‘s busiest intersections on Friday, causing significant tremors in the Lebanese capital as Israel continued its intensified bombardment of areas controlled by Hezbollah. This airstrike was one of several conducted on Friday morning, targeting the vicinity of the Tayouneh junction, where the Hezbollah-dominated southern suburbs intersect with other parts of the city, marking a more central … Continue reading Israel strikes a Beirut suburb after the U.S. delivers a ceasefire proposal

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A machinery clears rubble at a site of an Israeli strike, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Beirut, Lebanon.
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U.S. says it oppose Israeli air strikes in Beirut

The United States, Israel‘s primary ally, expressed its opposition on Tuesday regarding the extent of the recent air strikes in Beirut, which have contributed to a rising death toll and heightened concerns about a potential escalation involving Iran. According to the U.N. refugee agency, Israeli military evacuation orders are impacting over a quarter of Lebanon, following Israel’s incursions into the southern region aimed at countering … Continue reading U.S. says it oppose Israeli air strikes in Beirut

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Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati speaks during a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon.
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U.S. assured Lebanon that Israel will reduce its military operations in Beirut

U.S. officials have provided assurances to Lebanon that Israel will reduce its military operations in Beirut and its southern suburbs, according to Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, on Tuesday. Mikati stated in a written statement from his office that during discussions with American officials last week, they received a form of guarantee aimed at de-escalating tensions in these areas. He did not elaborate on … Continue reading U.S. assured Lebanon that Israel will reduce its military operations in Beirut

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