The Israeli military launched airstrikes in the southern outskirts of Beirut for the first time since a cease-fire in November, following rocket attacks from Lebanon, leading to fears of escalation. Hezbollah denied involvement, but tensions remain high after recent exchanges of fire and casualties in southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to enforce the cease-fire, while Lebanon’s Prime Minister called the rocket fire irresponsible and a threat to stability, as the U.N. urged restraint to prevent a wider conflict.
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