Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich threatened to escalate bombardments in Beirut’s southern suburbs, comparing them to the devastation of Khan Younis in Gaza. His comments came during a border tour amid increased violence, with over 100 deaths reported in Lebanon from Israeli airstrikes following retaliatory attacks by Hezbollah. The conflict has intensified amid ongoing US-Israeli actions against Iran, resulting in significant casualties on both sides.
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