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Smoke plumes billow following Israel's bombardment of Beirut's southern suburbs on March 2, 2026. 

Israel is set to escalate its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, despite the Lebanese government's accelerated efforts to disarm the militant group.

Lebanon Joins the Region's Growing Conflict After Hezbollah Strikes Israel

Lebanon Joins the Region's Growing Conflict After Hezbollah Strikes Israel | RANE

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Despite a renewed push by the Lebanese government to ban Hezbollah's military activities, Israel is highly likely to escalate its military campaign against Hezbollah in retaliation for the group's recent attack, worsening Lebanon's security environment and likely delaying upcoming elections.

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Lebanon Joins the Region's Growing Conflict After Hezbollah Strikes Israel

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