Increasing Tensions as Israel Strikes in Beirut and Hamas Control Faces Unrest in Gaza
Israel's military strikes Beirut, killing three, while unrest against Hamas intensifies in Gaza amid ongoing international scrutiny and calls for humanitarian compliance.
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However, Israel has continued to conducted dozens of strikes – mostly in southern Lebanon – on what it calls Hezbollah targets, and maintains a military presence at multiple locations in southern Lebanon, despite having agreed to withdraw as part of the deal.
Israeli strike kills three in Beirut in test of fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah
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The US, Israel's biggest arms supplier, is also bound by its own laws prohibiting its weapons being used by foreign militaries in breach of humanitarian law.
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The renewed fighting has taken a toll in the area.
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Israel has launched daily strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire went into effect, saying it targets Hezbollah officials and infrastructure.
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Protests against Hamas happened in Gaza after Israel resumed its bombing of the territory following the collapse of a two-month ceasefire between Hamas and the Jewish state.
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Israel was supposed to withdraw from the corridor under the ceasefire it signed with Hamas in January under U.S. pressure, but it later refused to do it, citing the need to prevent weapons smuggling.
Israeli military orders the evacuation of Gaza’s southern city of Rafah
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Large areas of Gaza have been destroyed, and it’s unclear how or when anything will be rebuilt.
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The incident was the single most deadly attack on Red Cross or Red Crescent workers anywhere since 2017, the IFRC said.
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The occupation has clear experience with killings.
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The blame for this entire sorry saga lies solely with Hamas.
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Support inside Israel for a two-state solution plummeted following the Oct. 7 attack.
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The Israeli government’s actions have met with growing opposition from a public weary of the unprecedentedly long conflict and worried about the hostages’ fate.
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The situation in Gaza is escalating to catastrophic levels as humanitarian conditions worsen.
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The IFRC said last week's attack in Rafah was the single most deadly attack on its colleagues anywhere in the world since 2017.
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Even with reports of a new ceasefire deal on the horizon, this latest return of airstrikes has felt more like a confirmation that no pause will ever lead to lasting peace.
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Summary
Amid rising tensions, Israel conducted airstrikes in Beirut, killing at least three people, including a woman, and injuring several others, targeting purported Hezbollah militants. This strike follows accusations of rocket fire from Lebanon, which Hezbollah denied. Concurrently, in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in civilian casualties, inciting protests against Hamas's governance. Prime Minister Netanyahu dismissed his security chief as international outcry grows, urging adherence to humanitarian laws amid escalating violence. Additionally, reports emerged of a Palestinian teenager dying in Israeli custody, heightening concerns over prison conditions, which have reportedly worsened since the outbreak of recent conflict.
Perspectives
The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, calling out specific members for their alleged involvement in planning attacks against Israeli civilians, highlighting a substantial rise in military operations despite the ceasefire agreement.
Despite the resumption of hostilities, there are ongoing calls for negotiations and political resolution, as Israeli leaders emphasize the need for diplomatic efforts to accompany military actions to ensure long-term stability in the region.
As violence escalates, concerns regarding civilian casualties and the humanitarian situation in Lebanon and Gaza persist, with specific calls to protect non-combatants amid renewed military actions.
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