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Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions

12/9/2025

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah sites, including a Radwan Force training facility, on December 19.
The IDF claims these sites were involved in planning attacks against Israel, violating ceasefire agreements.
Despite a truce, Israel has increased its strikes, asserting its right to target threats.
Lebanon's government, under US pressure, has committed to disarming Hezbollah by the end of the year.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun denied accusations of the army failing to fulfill its duties in the region.

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah sites, including a Radwan Force training facility, on December 19.
The IDF claims these sites were involved in planning attacks against Israel, violating ceasefire agreements.
Despite a truce, Israel has increased its strikes, asserting its right to target threats.
Lebanon's government, under US pressure, has committed to disarming Hezbollah by the end of the year.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun denied accusations of the army failing to fulfill its duties in the region.