State of the World from NPR
Increased Fighting on the Israel-Lebanon Border
Jun 12, 2024
The podcast discusses the increased fighting between Hezbollah and Israeli forces along the Israel-Lebanon border, fears of a second full-on war igniting, rocket exchanges causing tension, military preparations for a potential conflict, and disparities between Hezbollah and Hamas in Lebanon.
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- Hezbollah's advanced weaponry poses a new challenge for Israel compared to Gaza conflict.
- Both Israel and Hezbollah are cautious about the risks of a full-scale war due to Lebanon's existing crises.
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Increased Fighting on Israel-Lebanon Border
Recent escalation in fighting on the Israel-Lebanon border has raised concerns about the possibility of a second full-on war. Hezbollah, supported by Iran, launched a significant retaliation after Israel killed a senior Hezbollah commander. The attacks have intensified, reaching further into Israeli and Lebanese territories, primarily targeting military objectives. The situation has led to the evacuation of tens of thousands of Israelis from border towns, with substantial damage reported from rocket attacks on buildings.
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