Why is Israel bombing southern Lebanon now?
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Israel is bombing southern Lebanon to target Hezbollah's military infrastructure and weapons storage, aiming to prevent the group from rearming or reestablishing itself near the border. The strikes are also intended as pressure on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, with warnings of continued escalation if this does not occur.
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Israeli warplanes pound southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
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- Israeli army conducted airstrikes on multiple locations in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
- Evacuation orders were issued for densely populated villages near the border before the attacks. 16s
- Israel stated it will continue strikes as long as Hezbollah tries to rearm or reestablish itself. 42s
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun criticized the United States for its silence over the attacks. 1m 20s
- Concerns are rising in Lebanon over continued attacks despite the ceasefire agreement. 1m 37s
