Fears of new war on Israel-Lebanon border rise

The Guardian April 27, 2024, 08:00 PM UTC

Summary: Israeli communities near the Lebanese border brace for an imminent conflict with Hezbollah. Evacuations have displaced 60,000 people in northern Israel and 100,000 in Lebanon. Hostilities have resulted in casualties, with 16 Israeli soldiers and 11 civilians, and 71 Lebanese civilians and around 500 fighters killed. Lobby 1701 advocates for a buffer zone in Lebanon. Israelis fear the impact of a war on infrastructure and the economy.

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