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Increasing Tensions as Israel Strikes in Beirut and Hamas Control Faces Unrest in Gaza

Israel's military strikes Beirut, killing three, while unrest against Hamas intensifies in Gaza amid ongoing international scrutiny and calls for humanitarian compliance.

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Amid rising tensions, Israel conducted airstrikes in Beirut, killing at least three people, including a woman, and injuring several others, targeting purported Hezbollah militants. This strike follows accusations of rocket fire from Lebanon, which Hezbollah denied. Concurrently, in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in civilian casualties, inciting protests against Hamas's governance. Prime Minister Netanyahu dismissed his security chief as international outcry grows, urging adherence to humanitarian laws amid escalating violence. Additionally, reports emerged of a Palestinian teenager dying in Israeli custody, heightening concerns over prison conditions, which have reportedly worsened since the outbreak of recent conflict.

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  • The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, calling out specific members for their alleged involvement in planning attacks against Israeli civilians, highlighting a substantial rise in military operations despite the ceasefire agreement.
  • Despite the resumption of hostilities, there are ongoing calls for negotiations and political resolution, as Israeli leaders emphasize the need for diplomatic efforts to accompany military actions to ensure long-term stability in the region.
  • As violence escalates, concerns regarding civilian casualties and the humanitarian situation in Lebanon and Gaza persist, with specific calls to protect non-combatants amid renewed military actions.

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Israel conducted airstrikes in Beirut targeting Hezbollah militants, specifically aiming to eliminate a terrorist who was allegedly assisting Hamas. This action was taken in response to accusations of rocket fire from Lebanon, which Hezbollah denied.

The unrest against Hamas in Gaza has manifested through protests and public outcry against its governance, particularly following Israeli airstrikes that resulted in civilian casualties. Many Gazans are expressing dissatisfaction with Hamas's handling of the situation amid ongoing violence.

International reactions have included calls for adherence to humanitarian laws, with significant scrutiny on Israel's military actions and their impact on civilians in Gaza. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has specifically expressed concern for civilian well-being amid the conflict.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu recently dismissed his security chief amid growing international outcry over the military's operations and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza, indicating potential shifts in military strategy or leadership accountability.

The death of a Palestinian teenager in Israeli custody has raised significant concerns regarding prison conditions, which are reported to have deteriorated since the onset of recent conflicts. This incident adds to the existing tensions and scrutiny over Israel's treatment of detainees.

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