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Crane Collapse Kills Soldiers; IDF Strikes Hezbollah Amid Tensions

2/8/2025

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Tragedy struck on February 6, 2025, as a crane collapse in North Gaza claimed the lives of two Israeli soldiers and left eight others injured. In response to escalating tensions, the IDF launched airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio is set to visit Israel and the Middle East next week to address the crisis.

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Tragedy struck on February 6, 2025, as a crane collapse in North Gaza claimed the lives of two Israeli soldiers and left eight others injured. In response to escalating tensions, the IDF launched airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio is set to visit Israel and the Middle East next week to address the crisis.