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How Canada and other countries are planning Lebanon evacuations – National

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How Canada and other countries are planning Lebanon evacuations – National

Western nations are updating contingency plans for organizing evacuations from Lebanon after a sharp escalation in border warfare between Israel and the Lebanese armed movement Hezbollah. Cyprus, the closest European Union member state to the Middle East, is a likely hub, having processed around 60,000 people fleeing the Hezbollah-Israel war in 2006. Neighbouring Turkey has offered facilities as well. No country has activated … Read more

Israel warns Lebanese border towns to evacuate amid ‘localized ground raids’ – National

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Israel warns Lebanese border towns to evacuate amid ‘localized ground raids’ – National

The Israeli military on Tuesday warned people to evacuate nearly two dozen Lebanese border communities hours after launching what it said was a limited ground incursion against the Hezbollah militant group. Hezbollah denied Israeli troops had entered but said it was ready to battle them. The military advised people to evacuate north of the Awali … Read more

Israel Army Says Nation On Alert After Claiming It Killed Hezbollah Chief

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Israel Army Says Nation On Alert After Claiming It Killed Hezbollah Chief

“We’ve seen Hezbollah carry out attacks against us for a year,” said Nadav Shoshani. (File) Jerusalem: The Israeli military said on Saturday Israel is on high alert for a broader conflict after it claimed to have killed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, and also said it hoped his reported death will cause the … Read more

Israel Pounds Beirut But No Sign Of Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah

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Israel Pounds Beirut But No Sign Of Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah

New Delhi: Israel continued ferocious rounds of airstrikes on Hezbollah’s key strongholds in southern Beirut in Lebanon today. These strikes, which began last night in the heart of the capital city, sent plumes of thick smoke billowing into the sky, sparking fear and chaos in densely populated civilian areas. The operations marked Israel’s most intense … Read more

2 Canadians killed in Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates – National

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2 Canadians killed in Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates – National

Two Canadians have been killed in Lebanon as the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah escalates. Global Affairs Canada confirmed the deaths, with the agency telling Global News on Wednesday that it was “aware of the deaths of two Canadian citizens” and “officials stand ready to provide consular assistance.” GAC did not … Read more

Hezbollah Announces “New Phase” Of War, Israel Issues “Hit Anyone” Warning

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Hezbollah Announces “New Phase” Of War, Israel Issues “Hit Anyone” Warning

Over the weekend, Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets at Israel. New Delhi: Israel and Hezbollah have threatened to intensify their cross-border attacks, disregarding calls from the international community to de-escalate and step back from a potential all-out war. Here are 10 points on this big story: Hezbollah’s deputy chief, Naim Qassem, issued a defiant … Read more