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Israeli Drone Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander, Escalates Tensions

3/5/2025

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Israel Strikes Hezbollah

On March 4, 2025, a deadly Israeli drone strike in Tyre, Lebanon, claimed the life of senior Hezbollah commander Khodor Hashem, intensifying tensions amid a fragile ceasefire. Despite a truce established on November 27, Israel continues its military operations, asserting it targets Hezbollah militants while maintaining a presence in strategic areas, flouting withdrawal agreements.

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Amnesty Demands Investigation

Amnesty International demands an urgent investigation into Israeli airstrikes on medical facilities in Lebanon, which they deem potential war crimes. The strikes have tragically claimed the lives of 19 healthcare workers and severely damaged ambulances. With over 4,000 lives lost and reconstruction costs soaring above $10 billion, the humanitarian crisis deepens.

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Israel Strikes Hezbollah

On March 4, 2025, a deadly Israeli drone strike in Tyre, Lebanon, claimed the life of senior Hezbollah commander Khodor Hashem, intensifying tensions amid a fragile ceasefire. Despite a truce established on November 27, Israel continues its military operations, asserting it targets Hezbollah militants while maintaining a presence in strategic areas, flouting withdrawal agreements.

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