Israeli forces have launched a deadly retaliation in southern Lebanon, killing at least 11 people following a breach of the ceasefire by Hezbollah. The attack came after Hezbollah fired projectiles toward Israeli positions in a warning over what it called Israeli violations of the truce. Israel responded with airstrikes targeting Hezbollah fighters and infrastructure across Lebanon. This escalation tests the fragile ceasefire, which had aimed to end months of conflict. While the White House downplayed the significance of the strikes, the violence threatens to derail the truce and further destabilize the region.
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Iraqi fighters, backed by Iran, have crossed into Syria to join forces with Syrian and Russian military units in a fight against Turkey-backed jihadist rebels. The deployment comes after the jihadists seized Aleppo, marking a significant blow to the Syrian government's control. These reinforcements, primarily from Iraq's Badr and Nujabaa groups, are expected to focus on defending key Shiite shrines and supporting Assad’s forces on the frontlines.
However, Lebanon's Hezbollah, a key ally of Syria and Iran, has decided to stay out of this latest conflict. Despite Hezbollah's earlier role in supporting Syrian forces, particularly in the fight against rebels, it is not ready to commit forces in the current escalation, reportedly due to the strain from its ongoing war with Israel.
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