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Israeli Strikes Surge; Lebanon's Government Faces Hezbollah Defiance

8/13/2025

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Israeli air strikes in Lebanon have surged past 600 since the ceasefire, with Lt Gen Eyal Zamir reporting over 240 "terrorists" killed amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah. In a bold move, Lebanon's government aims to disarm the group, but Hezbollah firmly opposes this plan. Iran's security chief, during a visit to Beirut, cautioned against any disarmament efforts.

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Israeli air strikes in Lebanon have surged past 600 since the ceasefire, with Lt Gen Eyal Zamir reporting over 240 "terrorists" killed amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah. In a bold move, Lebanon's government aims to disarm the group, but Hezbollah firmly opposes this plan. Iran's security chief, during a visit to Beirut, cautioned against any disarmament efforts.