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Israel's Airstrikes in Lebanon Ignite Tensions Amid Gaza Ceasefire

10/21/2025

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Israel intensified airstrikes in southern Lebanon amid a Gaza ceasefire nearly a year after a U.S.-brokered truce with Hezbollah.
The strikes targeted construction sites, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
Lebanese authorities condemned the strikes as aggression against civilians.
Lebanese officials say the actions hinder disarmament efforts by Hezbollah, which has not retaliated since the ceasefire.
Analysts say the situation resembles a 'lessfire' rather than a true ceasefire.

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Israel intensified airstrikes in southern Lebanon amid a Gaza ceasefire nearly a year after a U.S.-brokered truce with Hezbollah.
The strikes targeted construction sites, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
Lebanese authorities condemned the strikes as aggression against civilians.
Lebanese officials say the actions hinder disarmament efforts by Hezbollah, which has not retaliated since the ceasefire.
Analysts say the situation resembles a 'lessfire' rather than a true ceasefire.