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Israel-Lebanon Conflict Escalates: 700 Dead, 800,000 Displaced

3/13/2026

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The Israeli military operations in Lebanon intensified, with nearly 700 deaths and over 800,000 displaced since March 2.
Hezbollah fired rockets in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader.
Israel says airstrikes targeted civilian infrastructure and Hezbollah sites used for military purposes.
The Israeli government issued evacuation orders covering about 14% of Lebanon's territory.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for emergency funding to assist the displaced.

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The Israeli military operations in Lebanon intensified, with nearly 700 deaths and over 800,000 displaced since March 2.
Hezbollah fired rockets in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader.
Israel says airstrikes targeted civilian infrastructure and Hezbollah sites used for military purposes.
The Israeli government issued evacuation orders covering about 14% of Lebanon's territory.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for emergency funding to assist the displaced.