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Explosions Shake Beirut as Israeli Military Urges Evacuations Amid Hezbollah Clashes

Early Saturday, explosions and rising smoke were reported over Beirut’s southern suburbs following a call from the Israeli military urging residents to evacuate. Hezbollah confirmed ongoing clashes with Israeli forces near the Lebanon border. The situation marks an escalation in the ongoing conflict. Read more about these developments here. This report is sourced from The Guardian.

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Explosions were heard in Beirut’s southern suburbs, with smoke reported following Israeli military warnings for evacuations. The affected areas include Burj al-Barajneh and Choueifat districts.
Hezbollah claimed ongoing clashes with Israeli troops at the Lebanon border, particularly near the town of Odaisseh, where both sides have exchanged fire over the past year.
The Israeli military has ramped up airstrikes in response to Hezbollah activity and the broader Middle East crisis, leading to significant civilian displacement, with over 1.2 million Lebanese forced to flee their homes.

New Hezbollah Leader Targeted by Israeli Strike—Contact Lost!

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Israel carried out airstrikes on Lebanon on Saturday, targeting areas associated with Hezbollah. The attacks come as Israel faces pressure to respond to missile strikes from Iran earlier this week. More than 1,400 people have been killed, and 1 million displaced, as reported by CNN.

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Israel has intensified its bombing campaign on Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds. Over 1.4 million people have been displaced, and medical facilities have been severely impacted.
Hezbollah reported the loss of contact with Hashem Safieddine, a key figure in the organization. Safieddine was targeted by Israeli airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
The UAE has responded to the humanitarian crisis by sending medical aid to Lebanon, while U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced an additional $157 million in aid for the region.

Trump Suggests Israel Should Target Iran’s Nuclear Program

During a town hall event in Fayetteville, North Carolina, former President Donald Trump asserted that Israel should take direct action against Iran’s nuclear weapons program. The comments came in response to recent missile attacks from Iran. Trump emphasized the importance of strength and decisiveness in the face of potential threats. More details are available in the original article from DNyuz.

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Former President Trump contrasted his policies with those of President Joe Biden, arguing that Israel should strike Iran’s nuclear sites, unlike Biden’s more reserved approach, which discouraged targeting nuclear facilities.
Iran recently fired 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, though 158 were intercepted by defense systems, and no significant damage was reported from the few that reached Israeli air bases.
Trump reiterated his belief that by restoring America’s strength and respect globally, the U.S. could avoid further conflicts, citing his administration’s success with the Abraham Accords.