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As violence escalates in Gaza and Lebanon, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent diplomatic efforts aim to stabilize the region. Despite the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, prospects for a ceasefire remain bleak, with both Israel and Hamas showing little willingness to negotiate.
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At a Paris conference, world powers raised $1 billion to address Lebanon's humanitarian crisis and support its military. French officials urged Israel to cease fire amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, which has resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Lebanon.
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Recent Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of Lebanese soldiers and journalists, amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. The humanitarian crisis deepens as over 2,500 have died in Lebanon and more than 42,000 in Gaza since the outbreak of hostilities in October 2023.
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An Israeli airstrike in Hasbaya, Lebanon, killed three journalists early on October 25, 2024, while they were sleeping in a guesthouse. The attack has drawn widespread condemnation, with officials labeling it a war crime amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
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On October 26, 2024, Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian military sites in retaliation for a missile barrage from Iran earlier in the month. The U.S. has urged both nations to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation in the region. Iran's response remains uncertain as tensions continue to rise.
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US envoy Amos Hochstein visited Lebanon amid escalating violence, including recent Israeli airstrikes in Beirut that killed five. Hochstein's discussions with Lebanese officials follow Hezbollah's positive response to a US ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Lebanon.