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Israeli forces executed targeted assaults in Beirut’s southern suburbs, alleging they dismantled underground facilities linked to Hezbollah’s drone production. The strikes have provoked stern denunciations from Lebanese officials, underscoring yet another twist in the region’s relentless cycle of tension and retaliation.

ledevoir.com / Israël menace de continuer à viser Beyrouth si le Hezbollah n’est pas désarmé

La capitale du Liban a été ciblée jeudi par des frappes israéliennes pour la quatrième fois depuis le cessez-le-feu.

ledevoir.com / Série de frappes israéliennes contre un fief du Hezbollah près de Beyrouth

Le président libanais a dénoncé une «violation flagrante» du cessez-le-feu entré en vigueur en novembre.

citynews.ca / Israel strikes Beirut’s suburbs to target what it says is Hezbollah drone production

BEIRUT (AP) — The Israeli military struck several sites in Beirut’s southern suburbs that it said held underground facilities used by Hezbollah for drone production Thursday, on the eve of the Eid al-Adha holiday. The strikes marked the first time in more than a month that Israel had struck on the…

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