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Israel Escalates Strikes in Lebanon Amid Displacement Crisis

3/14/2026

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Israel intensified military operations in southern Lebanon, conducting air strikes and advancing troops.
The escalation follows Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's proposal for direct negotiations to disarm Hezbollah, which Israel has dismissed.
Israeli officials say Hezbollah must be disarmed before talks.
Lebanon's Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Sayed warned displacement could surpass the 2024 conflict as humanitarian aid dwindles.
The European Union has begun delivering emergency supplies to assist the displaced.

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Israel intensified military operations in southern Lebanon, conducting air strikes and advancing troops.
The escalation follows Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's proposal for direct negotiations to disarm Hezbollah, which Israel has dismissed.
Israeli officials say Hezbollah must be disarmed before talks.
Lebanon's Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Sayed warned displacement could surpass the 2024 conflict as humanitarian aid dwindles.
The European Union has begun delivering emergency supplies to assist the displaced.