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Violence Erupts as Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Adha

6/7/2025

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As Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Adha, Israel reignited violence, bombarding Lebanon and shelling Gaza. This marked a troubling escalation, with Beirut facing its fourth attack since a ceasefire with Hezbollah. In Khan Younis, tragedy struck as five Israeli soldiers lost their lives in an ambush linked to a devastating building collapse, leaving others trapped beneath the debris.

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As Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Adha, Israel reignited violence, bombarding Lebanon and shelling Gaza. This marked a troubling escalation, with Beirut facing its fourth attack since a ceasefire with Hezbollah. In Khan Younis, tragedy struck as five Israeli soldiers lost their lives in an ambush linked to a devastating building collapse, leaving others trapped beneath the debris.