Israel strikes southern Beirut days after ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, risking Iran peace talks
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Summary
Israel launched airstrikes on southern Beirut days after a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon went into effect. The strikes targeted what Israel claimed were Hezbollah command centers in response to attacks on northern Israel. This marks at least the third such strike since the April 17 ceasefire, which was brokered by Washington to constrain Israeli strikes on Beirut in exchange for a halt in Hezbollah fire. The renewed strikes risk derailing US peace talks with Iran, as Tehran has demanded an end to Israel's assault on Lebanon as a condition for resolving the broader conflict.
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Israel had already struck the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital at least twice since the first agreement between Lebanon and Israel went into effect as part of the 17 April ceasefire.
Despite being engaged in diplomacy with Lebanon, Israel is striking southern Lebanon and ordering
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