Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah
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The Lebanese government has declared Hezbollah's "military activities" illegal, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Monday. The Cabinet decided to "outlaw all of Hezbollah's security and military
Israel continued waves of heavy airstrikes in Beirut after Hezbollah began firing on Israel in support of Iran. Nearly 85,000 people have been displaced, according to the Lebanese government. The Israeli military has also started a ground incursion into southern Lebanon,
The previous war had been initiated by Hezbollah in solidarity with the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023. This time, many Lebanese were less willing to accept Hezbollah’s decision to engage Israel.
In just one week, Israel's U.S.-backed campaign has displaced 700,000 people, killed more than 10 children per day and left no diplomatic off-ramp in sight.
Israel has warned Lebanon that it would strike the country hard, targeting civilian infrastructure including the airport, in
Israel promptly responded by killing Hezbollah’s intelligence chief and bombing Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. On Tuesday, Israel even sent more ground forces into southern Lebanon and warned 80 villages to evacuate.
Its attack on Israel in support of Iran has led to fresh mass displacements and Israeli bombing, to the fury of many Lebanese.
Why Israel is pounding Lebanon with bombs in war with Hezbollah stretching back decades - Thousands of people have been displaced by the latest conflict
Lebanon's armed resistance has reached a critical juncture, amid ongoing Israeli occupation and ceasefire violations