Al-Qard al-Hassan, a financial firm bombed by Israel due to its Hezbollah ties, provides interest-free credit in exchange for gold deposits to mainly Shiite Muslims in Lebanon facing a financial crisis. The US has sanctioned the association, accusing it of funding Hezbollah’s activities. Despite offering micro-credits and loans to a wide range of clients, Israel’s attacks on the institution are seen as an attempt to weaken Hezbollah’s support base and further harm Lebanon’s already vulnerable population.
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Dozens feared dead in Gaza after Israeli strikes
Dozens of people were killed or missing in Gaza after Israeli strikes, including one near Kamal Adwan hospital and another in Gaza City, with a total death toll of 43,985. Israel is also fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon following Hamas's attack, with the US seeking a truce in the region. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem threatens to strike Tel Aviv, while Israel intensifies strikes in Syria and Lebanon, with 52 soldiers killed in ground operations. Full Article
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