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Another Take: What is the risk of wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah?

Jun 22, 2024
Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Zeina Khodr discusses the risk of wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, exploring escalating tensions, casualties, economic hardship in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah's strategic calculations, and the emotional toll on journalists reporting on the conflict.
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  • Escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah raise fears of wider conflict.
  • Hezbollah's military advancements and alignment with Iran pose complex dynamics in Lebanon.

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Escalation of Tensions at Lebanon-Israel Border

Tensions between Lebanon and Israel have escalated, with the Israeli military approving war plans and Hezbollah warning of retaliation. Amidst daily fire exchanges, Hezbollah and Israel target each other's military positions, escalating concerns of a broader conflict. Hezbollah's use of ground-to-air missiles and shifts in targeting strategies indicate a heightened military standoff, but a full-blown conflict has not yet unfolded.

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