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Explosion Kills Hezbollah Official Amid Rising Lebanon Tensions

2/8/2025

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A devastating explosion in Tayr Harfa, Lebanon, claimed the lives of Hezbollah official Abbas Haidar and his two daughters, leaving other family members injured. This tragedy unfolded against the backdrop of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, as tensions escalate. Meanwhile, a U.S. envoy reiterated the commitment to Israel's withdrawal by February 18, amidst ongoing disputes over Hezbollah's government role and a fragile ceasefire since November 27.

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A devastating explosion in Tayr Harfa, Lebanon, claimed the lives of Hezbollah official Abbas Haidar and his two daughters, leaving other family members injured. This tragedy unfolded against the backdrop of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, as tensions escalate. Meanwhile, a U.S. envoy reiterated the commitment to Israel's withdrawal by February 18, amidst ongoing disputes over Hezbollah's government role and a fragile ceasefire since November 27.