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Bint Jbeil Town Under Siege Amid Escalating Clashes in Southern Lebanon

A spate of deadly airstrikes has shaken the southern region of Lebanon, with Tyre and Sidon bearing the brunt of the violence, resulting in a total of 17 fatalities. The situation remains volatile, with reports emerging from Nabatieh of ongoing strikes that have left the area in a state of turmoil. In Toul, a hospital came under attack, while intense fighting raged on in the strategic town of Bint Jbeil, situated mere kilometres from the Blue Line. Israeli forces have been attempting to encircle the town for approximately six weeks, but Hezbollah’s robust defence has thwarted their efforts, leading to a significant escalation of hostilities today. According to the Israeli defence minister, Hezbollah has extended an olive branch, seeking a ceasefire and a separation of Lebanon’s military fronts from those of Iran.

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