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IDF Strikes Beirut, Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Conflict

3/13/2026

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Israel Defense Forces escalate operations in Lebanon, striking Beirut districts not previously hit.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it targets Hezbollah's financial resources as attacks kill 16 people, raise fatalities to 687 in under two weeks, including 98 children, and displace over 800,000 residents.
Qatar and United Nations experts condemn assaults as humanitarian law violations.
Lebanese leaders face pressure to confront Hezbollah as military remains cautious about sectarian conflict.

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Israel Defense Forces escalate operations in Lebanon, striking Beirut districts not previously hit.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it targets Hezbollah's financial resources as attacks kill 16 people, raise fatalities to 687 in under two weeks, including 98 children, and displace over 800,000 residents.
Qatar and United Nations experts condemn assaults as humanitarian law violations.
Lebanese leaders face pressure to confront Hezbollah as military remains cautious about sectarian conflict.