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Israel's Iran Offensive Sparks Hezbollah Retaliation, EU Criticism

3/13/2026

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Israel began military operations against Iran on February 28, prompting Hezbollah to retaliate on March 2 with drone and missile strikes.
European Union's High Representative criticized Israel's response as excessive and warned of humanitarian consequences.
An analysis argues Israel's campaign in Lebanon is illegal, violating the necessity requirement of self-defense.
The article asserts Israel and Hezbollah violate international law and that Israel must cease aggression against Iran to defend itself.

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Israel began military operations against Iran on February 28, prompting Hezbollah to retaliate on March 2 with drone and missile strikes.
European Union's High Representative criticized Israel's response as excessive and warned of humanitarian consequences.
An analysis argues Israel's campaign in Lebanon is illegal, violating the necessity requirement of self-defense.
The article asserts Israel and Hezbollah violate international law and that Israel must cease aggression against Iran to defend itself.