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Lebanese Conflict Moves North, Week in Politics, Helene Recovery

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Escalation at the Lebanon-Israel Border

This chapter explores the increase in tensions and hostilities along the Lebanese-Israeli border, focusing on Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah and Hamas. It tells a firsthand account of civilian displacement and destruction in southern Beirut due to the conflict. Additionally, the chapter touches on political debates in the U.S. and legal complexities surrounding a former president's charges, painting a picture of a turbulent geopolitical and domestic landscape.

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