Israel Distances Itself from U.S.-French Proposal to Halt Hezbollah Conflict
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the proposal, emphasizing that Israel has not yet responded to it and instructing his forces to “continue fighting with full force.”.jpeg)
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Netanyahu's office stated that he had “not even responded” to the cease-fire proposal put forward by the United States, France, and several Arab countries. He instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to “continue fighting at full force” and reiterated his commitment to the conflict until victory and the safe return of northern residents to their homes.
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Israel Strikes in Beirut and Southern Lebanon
The IDF announced “precise strikes” in Beirut, targeting Hezbollah's infrastructure. The military also hit 75 targets in southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa region overnight, resulting in dozens of deaths. The targets included militants’ weapons and storage facilities, as well as infrastructure along the Syria-Lebanon border used by Hezbollah to transfer weapons.
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Lebanon's Prime Minister Appeals to the U.N. Security Council
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati accused Israel of spreading “terror” among his people and called for an end to the violence in both Lebanon and Gaza. He welcomed international efforts to resolve the crisis but emphasized the need for Israel's commitment to international resolutions.
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The Human Toll and Displacement in Lebanon and Israel
The conflict has resulted in a significant human toll, with more than 600 people killed in Lebanon since Monday and hundreds killed in previous attacks. In Israel, 49 people had been killed and 370 injured. Tens of thousands of Israelis were living in temporary housing after evacuating the north, and a similar number of Lebanese had been evacuated or displaced. The situation has led to a humanitarian crisis on both sides of the border.
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