Escalation Continues as Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Amid Diplomatic Efforts
Israel continues to strike southern Lebanon after holding off on Beirut attack

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Israel intensified its airstrikes in southern Lebanon, targeting Hizbullah positions, despite US President Donald Trump's request to avoid attacks on Beirut. The ongoing conflict has displaced over 1.2 million people in Lebanon, with increasing tensions following Israeli warnings and military actions.
- 01Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple towns in southern Lebanon, with warnings for residents to evacuate.
- 02Over 1.2 million people have been displaced in Lebanon since the conflict began on March 2.
- 03US President Donald Trump intervened to prevent an Israeli attack on Beirut's southern suburbs.
- 04Hizbullah has not announced new operations but remains on high alert amid ongoing Israeli strikes.
- 05Lebanese authorities report over 3,400 fatalities in Lebanon due to Israeli strikes since the conflict started.
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Israel continued its military operations in southern Lebanon, conducting airstrikes and artillery fire on Tuesday, a day after US President Donald Trump urged Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to refrain from attacking Beirut. Despite this diplomatic intervention, fears remain high among Lebanese citizens, particularly in the southern suburbs, where residents have been warned to evacuate ahead of further strikes. The ongoing conflict, which erupted after Hizbullah fired on Israel on March 2, has displaced over 1.2 million people in Lebanon. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that if attacks on Israeli communities persist, Israel would retaliate against Beirut's southern suburbs, known as Dahiyeh. The situation escalated further with Iranian officials warning of a direct confrontation if Israeli aggression continues. Hizbullah, while not announcing new operations, is closely monitoring both military and diplomatic developments. The Lebanese government is set to discuss expanding a ceasefire with Israeli officials in Washington, despite Hizbullah's objections. The conflict has led to significant casualties, with Lebanese authorities reporting over 3,400 deaths since the onset of hostilities.
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The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant displacement and casualties, affecting daily life and security in Lebanon.
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