Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that his military will continue to fight in Lebanon with “full force,” despite growing calls for a ceasefire from allies like the United States. This defiance comes as the Lebanese government reports that Israeli strikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people across the country on Thursday alone, adding to the already staggering toll of over 550 killed since Monday.
The current escalation in violence dates back to October 8th, with near-daily cross border fire between Israel and Hezbollah, the militant group supported by Iran. Hezbollah has stated that it is acting in solidarity with Palestinians, while Israel maintains that its objective is to eliminate the threat posed by Hezbollah and facilitate the return of displaced individuals to northern Israel.
The situation in the region remains tense as each side shows no signs of backing down. With the international community urging for a ceasefire to prevent further loss of life and destruction, it remains to be seen how this conflict will unfold in the coming days.
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