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Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Intensify Amid Rising Tensions

4/3/2026

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The Israeli military intensified operations in Lebanon, striking Hezbollah, the militant group, in Beirut's suburbs and killing seven.
The Israeli military aimed to assassinate a senior Hezbollah commander; Hezbollah has not confirmed losses.
Hezbollah reported clashes and rocket fire against Israeli forces.
The conflict displaced over 1.2 million people and killed more than 1,200.
Tensions rose as officials proposed annexing southern Lebanon, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered actions.

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The Israeli military intensified operations in Lebanon, striking Hezbollah, the militant group, in Beirut's suburbs and killing seven.
The Israeli military aimed to assassinate a senior Hezbollah commander; Hezbollah has not confirmed losses.
Hezbollah reported clashes and rocket fire against Israeli forces.
The conflict displaced over 1.2 million people and killed more than 1,200.
Tensions rose as officials proposed annexing southern Lebanon, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered actions.