Israel conducted air strikes on Hezbollah’s stronghold in south Beirut, including near Lebanon’s airport, in response to Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel. The strikes in the Bekaa Valley and Baalbek killed 40 people, escalating the conflict that began in September. Despite hopes for a ceasefire after the US election, Hezbollah’s leader warned of continued fighting, while Iran called for a reassessment of past US policies. Meanwhile, displaced individuals in Lebanon and Gaza expressed desperation for peace and a resolution to the ongoing conflict.
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