Increase in hostilities between israel and Hezbollah shows 'no sign of slowing down'
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Israel's military strikes on Lebanon continue with no signs of de-escalation; at least 1,039 people have been killed.
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Israel struck the Lebanese town of Bshamoun south of Beirut, killing at least two people, as part of ongoing military operations against targets in the country's capital and southern regions. The strike represents a continuation of escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah that show no signs of de-escalating. Since Israeli strikes on Lebanon began, the death toll has reached at least 1,039 people. The campaign reflects a broader regional conflict that has intensified in recent months, with civilian areas increasingly affected by the military operations. A France 24 correspondent reporting from Beirut provided on-the-ground coverage of the ongoing strikes and their impact on the Lebanese capital.
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