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Mar 31st, 2025, 10:51 AM ET·World

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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  • Israel's recent airstrike on Beirut, which resulted in civilian casualties, represents a significant escalation in the conflict, generating outrage from Lebanese officials and raising concerns about the impact on innocent lives amidst ongoing hostilities.
  • The situation highlights the troubling pattern of violence and retaliation in the region, as the Israeli government continues to defend its military actions as responses to threats while ignoring the broader humanitarian crisis faced by civilians on both sides.
  • The recent attacks have intensified scrutiny on Israel's military operations and the implications for local populations, as critics argue that such actions undermine peace efforts and further exacerbate the cycle of violence.
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"…Israel also attacked the town of Kfar Tibnit in southern Lebanon, killing at least three people and wounding 18, including women and children."

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