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Israel, Lebanon take steps toward full-scale conflict

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Alyona Murashova
June 20, 2024

Tensions are soaring in the Middle East after the leader of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia threatened a fight with "no rules" if a conflict with Israel was to escalate. Israel has approved "operational plans" for an offensive in Lebanon.

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