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Israeli Air Strikes Rock Lebanon: Chaos and Confusion in the Middle East

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Breaking news: Israeli air strikes target Hezbollah weapons depots in southern Lebanon, causing chaos and confusion. Read more!

In a latest round of escalating tensions in the Middle East, Israeli air strikes have hit targets in southern Lebanon, specifically near the city of Ghaziyeh and Sidon, aiming at Hezbollah weapons depots. Reports suggest that the strikes have wounded at least 14 people, highlighting the severity of the situation. As the region braces for potential retaliation and further instability, concerns grow over the safety and well-being of civilians caught in the crossfire.

The strikes come amidst a backdrop of ongoing conflict and political turmoil, with thousands of people in Lebanese cities like Tripoli facing unsafe living conditions due to neglected buildings. This adds to the humanitarian crisis already gripping the nation, raising questions about the government's ability to protect its citizens. The targeted nature of the strikes indicates a strategic move by Israel in response to perceived threats, fueling speculation about the future implications for regional security.

As tensions escalate, the specter of preventable child deaths looms large in the region, with Unicef warning of a potential increase in fatalities due to the volatile situation. The fear of an impending crisis adds urgency to the need for diplomatic efforts and international intervention to prevent further escalation. The latest developments underscore the fragile peace in the Middle East and the complex web of political alliances that shape the dynamics of the region.

In a series of targeted strikes, Israel continues to assert its military presence in Lebanon, deepening the rift with Hezbollah and raising concerns about the potential for a wider conflict. The proximity of the strikes to civilian areas adds to the challenge of ensuring the safety of non-combatants in the volatile region. As the situation unfolds, the international community closely watches the developments, aware of the high stakes involved in the ongoing tension between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Israeli air strikes target Ghaziyeh in southern Lebanon (Aljazeera.com)

Israeli army spokesperson says Hezbollah weapons depots near Sidon were targeted.

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Strikes in Lebanon wound 14, Israel says targeted Hezbollah arms (FRANCE 24)

Two Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon Monday near the city of Sidon, wounding 14 people, official media said, while the Israeli army said it had ...

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Image courtesy of "Amnesty International"

Lebanon: "We are not safe here”: Government fails people living in ... (Amnesty International)

Thousands of people in the northern city of Tripoli are living in unsafe buildings that pose a risk to their right to adequate housing and right to life ...

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Image courtesy of "Reuters"

At least two air strikes hit southern Lebanon, witnesses say (Reuters)

At least two air strikes hit an area near the coastal Lebanese town of Ghaziyeh on Monday, witnesses said, after the Israeli military said it had struck ...

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Image courtesy of "BBC News"

Huge explosions as Israel strikes southern Lebanon (BBC News)

Israel's military says it hit weapons depots in response to a drone launched by Hezbollah.

Israeli jets strike Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon amid cross ... (Anadolu Agency)

Attacks come shortly after Israel reported drone strike in Lower Galilee - Anadolu Ajansı.

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Image courtesy of "The Times of Israel"

IDF strikes Hezbollah arms depots deep inside Lebanon after drone ... (The Times of Israel)

Footage shows large fireballs following airstrike on Sidon suburb Ghaziyeh, 19 miles from northern border; army still probing explosive UAV that slammed ...

Israel hits targets in Lebanon's southern town of Ghazieh, causing ... (新华网)

BEIRUT, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- A massive explosion was heard after Israeli warplanes on Monday afternoon hit with air-to-surface missiles multiple targets in ...

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Image courtesy of "Al-Monitor"

Strikes in Lebanon wound 14, Israel says targeted Hezbollah arms (Al-Monitor)

Two Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon Monday near the city of Sidon, wounding 14 people, official media said, while the Israeli army said it had ...

14 injured in Israeli drone strikes in Lebanon's southern town of ... (Xinhua)

BEIRUT, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Israeli warplanes on Monday afternoon hit multiple targets in the southern town of Ghazieh with air-to-surface missiles, ...

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Israel attacks new sites in southern Lebanon (Middle East Monitor)

The Israeli army staged fresh air strikes against what it said were Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon today, according to the military.

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Nearly 1000 buildings in Tripoli, Lebanon are at risk of collapse ... (Al-Monitor)

Amnesty International has denounced the local Tripoli government's lack of action to protect residents who have been living in unsafe buildings since last ...

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Uncovering Lebanon's hidden histories of violence in The Soil and ... (Middle East Monitor)

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Israeli army attacks Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon (Anadolu Agency)

A military statement said fighter jets struck two rocket launchers and Hezbollah infrastructure in the towns of Yaroun, Marwahin and Dhayra. Two military ...

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14 injured in Israeli drone strikes in Lebanon's southern town of ... (People's Daily)

Firefighters extinguish fire caused by Israeli airstrike in Ghazieh, Lebanon, on Feb. 19, 2024. Isr.

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