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In southern Lebanon, Israel's white phosphorus bombs have destroyed over 4,500 hectares (45,000,000 m 2) of forest with economic loses being valued at US$20 million. [512] The American University of Beirut estimated use of white phosphorus has led to more than 134 forest fires as of June 2024 burning 1,500 hectares (15,000,000 m 2) of land. [336]
Shortly after the onset of the Israel–Hamas war in October 2023, Hezbollah joined the conflict, citing solidarity with Palestinians. [24] On 8 October 2023, Hezbollah started firing guided rockets and artillery shells at Israeli positions in the Shebaa Farms, which it said was in solidarity with Palestinians following the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and beginning of Israeli bombing ...
The United States, the European Union, and several other countries call for an immediate 21-day ceasefire along the Blue Line on the Israel–Lebanon border. [96] 26 September – Over 22,000 residents in Lebanon have crossed into Syria to escape ongoing Israeli airstrikes and potential escalation of conflict. [97]
Israel launched what it called preemptive strikes into Lebanon early Sunday to thwart an attack by the militant group Hezbollah, which still managed to lob hundreds of rockets and drones targeting ...
Also weighing in on the deal was Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who said he was pleased to hear the agreement between Israel and Hezbollah had been reached. "Well done to all those involved in ...
During this time, the Lebanese military would take over, and residents of southern Lebanon would be allowed to return home – and in Israel, some 60,000 evacuees would also be able to go home.
On 1 October 2024, Israel invaded Southern Lebanon, marking the sixth Israeli invasion of Lebanon since 1978. [80] The invasion took place after nearly 12 months of Israel–Hezbollah conflict. On 26 November, Israel and Lebanon signed a ceasefire agreement, mediated by France and the United States.
Following the explosions, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announced a "new phase" of the war in northern Israel and Lebanon had begun. [42] Hezbollah vowed retaliation, [22] launching a rocket attack on northern Israel a few days later that struck cities such as Nazareth and Kiryat Bialik, injuring several civilians. [43]