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Violence Erupts in Southern Lebanon as Israeli Forces Open Fire

A woman was killed and several wounded as Israeli troops fired on residents returning to Houla, sparking tensions before the ceasefire deadline.

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  1. Israeli forces fire on returnees to southern Lebanon ahead of ceasefire deadline

    Internal tensions have risen in Lebanon in recent days ahead of the deadline and after Lebanese authorities revoked permission for an Iranian plane that had been set to travel from Tehran to Beirut, leaving dozens of Lebanese passengers stranded.

    Israeli forces fire on returnees to southern Lebanon ahead of ceasefire deadline

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  2. Woman Killed as Israeli Forces Fire on Returnees to Southern Lebanon Ahead of Ceasefire Deadline

    Internal tensions have risen in Lebanon in recent days ahead of the deadline and after Lebanese authorities revoked permission for an Iranian plane that had been set to travel from Tehran to Beirut, leaving dozens of Lebanese passengers stranded.

    Woman Killed as Israeli Forces Fire on Returnees to Southern Lebanon Ahead of Ceasefire Deadline

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  3. Woman killed as Israeli forces fire on returnees to southern Lebanon ahead of ceasefire deadline

    Internal tensions have risen in Lebanon in recent days ahead of the deadline and after Lebanese authorities revoked permission for an Iranian plane that had been set to travel from Tehran to Beirut, leaving dozens of Lebanese passengers stranded.

    Woman killed as Israeli forces fire on returnees to southern Lebanon ahead of ceasefire deadline

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Updated: Feb 17th, 2025, 12:05 AM ET

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Amid escalating tensions in southern Lebanon, Israeli forces shot at residents attempting to return to Houla, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. This incident coincides with an impending ceasefire deadline on February 18, which entails a full Israeli military withdrawal. Hezbollah's leadership stresses that Israel must completely vacate Lebanese territory as part of the agreement, while internal strife escalates due to geopolitical pressures and the recent revocation of an Iranian flight to Beirut. The situation remains fluid as Hezbollah calls for increased political pressure on the Lebanese government regarding territorial sovereignty.

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