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Israel Strikes Hezbollah Sites Amid Rising Tensions

8/1/2025

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Israeli warplanes unleashed strikes on Hezbollah missile production sites in Lebanon, escalating tensions after Hezbollah's chief delivered a provocative speech. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged for Hezbollah's disarmament and greater state control. In response, Hezbollah condemned U.S. backing for Israeli actions, as a cabinet meeting prepares to address disarmament strategies next week.

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Israeli warplanes unleashed strikes on Hezbollah missile production sites in Lebanon, escalating tensions after Hezbollah's chief delivered a provocative speech. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged for Hezbollah's disarmament and greater state control. In response, Hezbollah condemned U.S. backing for Israeli actions, as a cabinet meeting prepares to address disarmament strategies next week.