- Israeli airstrikes are occurring in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah, with plans to expand military operations.
- Hezbollah, operating in Lebanon, was accused of reciprocal attacks, prompting Iran to demand Israel cease military actions.
- Hezbollah continues battles with Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon while Lebanese leaders appeal to international bodies regarding foreign interference.
- Ongoing war targets Hezbollah resistance in Southern Lebanon, with monitoring of alleged war crimes.
Lebanon formally accuses Israel of chemical warfare and actions intended to starve out Hezbollah.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 7
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What happened
Lebanon formally accuses Israel of chemical warfare and actions intended to starve out Hezbollah.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Aoun cites allegations of chemical use in South Lebanon regarding Israeli actions.Sub-event
Escalation includes chemical warfare accusations and deliberate starvation actions against Hezbollah.1 source
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The entities involved
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Hezbollah
Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon
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Lebanon
country in West Asia
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